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Machinist, Central Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2025
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and skilledMachinist.This role will require the individual to workclosely with teams within manufacturing to support tooling and production needs throughout all of Tesla's Body-in-White production lines. We are looking for candidates who are shift flexible and available to work overtime, based on business needs.


What You'll Do
  • Machine tight tolerance components and assemblies using manual and or CNC machine tools to make or modify parts, weldments, and assemblies applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, layout, and good machining procedures
  • Operate typical machine shop equipment including but not limited to mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, grinders, sanders, and saws
  • Work with a wide range of materials from hardened tool steels to plastics (i.e.,tool steels, pre-hardened steels, stainless steels, low carbon steels, aluminum, plastics, copper, and brass). General shop responsibilities (i.e., help ensure a safe working environment, equipment maintenance and repair, housekeeping duties, organization of shop materials and supplies)
  • Understand and use 3D and 2D CAD/CAM software such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS,FUSION 360and AUTOCAD to view and or extract components from solid model assemblies to generate toolpaths and detailed drawings
  • Work with minimal supervision with limited detaileddrawings or blueprints, must be able to interpret verbal or written instructions and work independently to complete jobs from set up to final inspection
  • Work closely with managers, engineers, and technicians to produce a wide variety of components, weldments, and assemblies. Have an understanding to take broken equipment andReverseEngineerhave the aptitudefor fieldrepairs components

What You'll Bring
  • 5 years minimum experience as a Manual Machinist/CNC Machinist/Programmer
  • Highly skilled in Tool and Die making with the ability to design and build custom fixtures and jigs
  • Experience working with a wide range of materials from hardened tool steels to plastics (i.e., tool steels, pre-hardened steels, stainless steels, low carbon steels, aluminum, plastics, copper, and brass)
  • Welding/Fabrication & sheet metal knowledge and experience is a plus
  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands with tight deadlines
  • Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
  • 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.


    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.

     

    Salary : $32 - $48

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