Tool & Die Apprentice

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What to Expect

The Tesla Tool & Die Apprenticeship program is a four-year academic and on the job training program that will produce the next generation of specialists in the trade.

The selected apprentices will complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with a mentor while attending courses at a local community college. Courses are paid for by Tesla for selected apprentices. At the completion of the program, apprentices will receive a federally recognized journey worker certification and stackable college certifications to apply towards the next level degree.

Tool & Die Apprentices will develop the necessary skills by shadowing mentors in both die assembly and die tryout. Apprentices will perform the same tasks as mentors demonstrating progression in their abilities over a four-year period.

What You’ll Do

• Perform manual and CNC machining on mills and lathes
• Operate manual machines including but not limited to mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, grinders, sanders, and saws
• Work with others to produce a wide variety of components and assemblies
• Perform equipment maintenance and repair
• Ensure a safe work environment by following safety requirements
• Setup, tryout, and operation of stamping dies in powered mechanical presses
• Attend courses assigned at a local community college

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with welding and working with hand tools preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills 
• The drive to excel in an academic and training environment
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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