Tool & Die Specialist, Plastics

The Tool and Die Specialist will report to the Tool and Die Supervisor and will be responsible for performing tooling change, preventative maintenance, and repairs on automotive injection molds. Excellent tool and die craftsmanship skills is crucial for the team to achieve success.
The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in similar environments. Must have the ability to work with various teams within manufacturing. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail. Appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change
• Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe and timely manner
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in injection molding defects and productivity concerns
• Support production floor to repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components of automotive injection molds ranging from small 200t interior parts to large 3000t fascia
• Maintain mold preventative maintenance systems, including following and developing detailed work instructions to manage on schedule completion of activities
• Maintain and stock mold spare parts

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on experience working in mold maintenance and repair (i.e., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, SVG cylinders) including new vehicle development and launch activities
• Possess machining skills for minor mold component repair and replacement
• Knowledge with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (checking fixture, CMM or vision system) and TIG welding
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)
• Must have 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)
• 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
Expected Compensation

$32.00 - $48.27/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.