What to Expect

The Lead Tool & Die Specialist reports to the Tool & Die Supervisor and is responsible for assisting department leaders with successful completion of scheduled and unscheduled work within the shop. Lead by example, this is primarily but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance, repairs, ECO’s, jig/fixture work, and miscellaneous request asked of the shop.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in an environment where superior quality work is expected, encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. We are looking for candidates who are shift flexible and available to work overtime, based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Oversee hourly Tool and Die Specialists and Apprentices to ensure work orders are completed and closed in a timely manner
• Coordinate tool and die work, engineering changes, mold modifications, and repairs with line production and other teams to ensure molds are ready to run
• Communicate, define, and delegate daily task between shifts to ensure jobs continue the same path and direction
• Update leadership stakeholders (Production, Maintenance, Sub-Assembly) on all job statuses
• Develop and train teams with skill leveling  
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in injection molding defects and productivity concerns
• Support engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes and part processing/troubleshooting

What You'll Bring

• Completion of Tesla’s Tool and Die Apprenticeship program or currently a Tool and Die Specialist, S3 (III) or above that meet internal mobility eligibility 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) Proficient with common MS office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures and lift, push, and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per day

Compensation and Benefits