Tesla Gigafactory Looking For Production Associate, Gigafactory Nevada at Sparks, NV Full Time

NEW INCREASED PAY for Production Associate! Become a Tesla Production Associate and earn $18.50/hour*.

*Night shifts will earn a shift premium up to $21.27/hour.

The Role

As a Production Associate, you will be trained on how to help build the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you! No prior manufacturing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must.
• Perform complex assembly work. Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment.
• Complete standard work process and follow trained procedures.
• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Escalate technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
• Follow safety guidelines & procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams.

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time.
• Frequently and repetitively, climb a 10” step and back down.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including weekends as needed.
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills & adapt to new work environments.
• Comfortable learning new technology.
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Employee Benefits

• As a full-time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.
• United Healthcare PPO and HSA plans (including infertility coverage)
• 3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution
• Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)
• Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Complimentary Shuttle Service
*Locations subject to change*

• Whitney Peak Hotel (Reno)
• Lawlor Event Center (Reno)
• Whitaker Park, UNR (Reno)
• Smithridge Shopping Center (Reno)
• Summit Mall (South Reno)
• Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot (Lemmon Valley)
• Centennial Plaza (Sparks)
• Western Nevada College (Carson City)
• Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot (Fallon)
• Walmart parking lot (Fernley)

Tesla participates in the E-Verify 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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 – $21.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sparks, NV 89434: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location