Additive Technician, Die Shop

About the role

As an Additive Technician, you will be supporting our die shop team in printing 3D parts for our dies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines, materials, and CAD designs for builds on various AM systems
• Set up, operate, and maintain Additive Manufacturing (including Metal AM) machines
• Perform post-processing: part breakout, cleaning, sandblasting, surfacing, polishing, and testing
• Inspect finished parts against specifications and standards; maintain inventory control
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve process or equipment issues; pack parts and update paperwork
• Complete daily/weekly facility cleanup and collaborate with machine makers on process specs and parameters
• Provide input on new product development

Requirements

• 2-year degree, technical school certificate preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years running 3D printers in Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, R&D, or service environment preferred
• Experience with 3D printing and CAD software (Build Setup, Magics, CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro-E, Fusion 360, Autodesk, Onshape, etc.)
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and design-for-AM / build-prep software (3DXpert and similar)
• Knowledge of post-print processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, powder removal, power tools) and ability to produce/inspect complex tight-tolerance parts with limited guidance
• Ability to troubleshoot machines after print or equipment failures; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong work ethic, organization, attention to detail, and communication; willingness to work overtime/nights/weekends as needed and to learn/grow on individual projects

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day on varied and uneven terrain including concrete surfaces

Must be able to stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

Must be able to frequently and repetitively lift/carry 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. infrequently

Frequently and repetitively push heavy carts and dollies

Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day

Ability to drive cars & trucks back and forth while being outside of the factory for up to 12 hours/day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures while bearing hand tools on their person

Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Follow all safety rules and guidelines including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the above-mentioned activities

Ability to correctly wear respiratory protection such as half and full-face respirators, if required, for up to 12 hours/day

Ability to perform the above-mentioned activities while working in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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