November 19, 2024

Additive Manufacturing Technician

Mid • On-site

Sparks, NV

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated individual, with a minimum 3 years 3D Printing experience, interested in expanding the skill sets necessary to operate Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing equipment in our rapidly growing Additive Manufacturing department.

What You’ll Do
  • Perform basic and advanced functions with regard to 3D printing, required to set up builds on various systems
  • Perform all functions related to machine turnaround and preparation for SLS, MJF, SLA, and FDM builds
  • Part break-out and clean-up
  • Secondary post-processing functions to include sand blasting, surfacing, & bonding parts
  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and standards
  • Checking/fixing CAD designs to ensure they are suitable for printing
  • Pack items for delivery and update paperwork
  • Daily and weekly facility clean-up
  • Machine and material prep
What You’ll Bring
  • At least 3 years operating 3D printers and working in an Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping R&D environment or Service Bureau
  • Ability, with limited guidance, to repeatedly produce complex and tight tolerance components
  • Experience with multiple 3D printing and/or CAD software systems: 3D Sprint, PreForm, Grab Cad, Control Center, Eiger, Build Set Up, Magics, CATIA, SolidWorks, NetFab, Rhino, Pro-E
  • 2 year degree or Technical School certification highly desired
  • Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as required, with little to no advance notice, and sometimes for extended periods
  • Flexible, ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment, and meet tight deadlines
  • Have an ability to troubleshoot machines after print failures
  • Strong work ethic
  • Well organized and great verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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