Tesla
What to Expect
Highly skilled Tool and Die Specialists who have experience with performing preventative maintenance and repairs on automotive dies. The Tool and Die Specialist will support the Stamping Department, maintaining the dies to meet production standards and goals in a timely manner. We are looking for candidates who are shift flexible and available to work overtime, based on business needs.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain die PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities
- Support defect troubleshooting procedures
- Support die preparation check sheets and trial procedures
- Maintain die spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock
- Follow die cleaning method and adherence to schedule
- Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in stamping defects and productivity concerns
- Support development of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for production dies to identify critical risks and develop appropriate control plans
- Troubleshooting in press line and minimize die down times during production
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of progressively responsible experience (hands-on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair) OR a minimum of 12 years of equivalent experience accepted (5+ years progressively responsible hands-on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair)
- Class A automotive experience a strong asset
- Spotting experience
- Previous work experience on interior or exterior body panels / large transfer dies
- Welding experience preferred
- Tool and Die trade obtained at die design and build facility including hands-on CNC die surface machining
- 5+ years hands-on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair
- Experience in production and maintaining dies producing aluminum stamped panels is a plus
- Experience or knowledge of world class production systems – i.e. Toyota Production System (TPS), General Motors Systems (GMS), or equivalent.
- Experience in new vehicle development and launch activities
- Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (checking fixture, CMM or vision system)
- Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)
- Strong analytic problem-solving skills
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
- Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
- Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.83 – $48.42 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Austin, TX 78725: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Electrical discharge machining: 1 year (Preferred)
- CNC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Journeyman License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location