Process Technician, Components

About the role

• Process Technician, Components | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 275301 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

A Process Technician for plastic injection molding monitors and troubleshoots molding machines, molds, and robotic equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. They adjust machine parameters, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment to meet high-volume manufacturing output goals and product specifications.

What You'll Do

• Set up, start up, and shut down injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment safely
• Adjust machine parameters like pressure, temperature, and cycle times to optimize quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing, material, and mechanical issues on the production floor
• Assist with mold changes, material changes, and machine maintenance as scheduled
• Inspect molded parts for defects and document quality control data accurately
• Work with engineering and quality teams to test new molds, materials, or processes
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following all plant safety and OSHA guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding
• Proven ability to troubleshoot cycle defects, short shots, flash, and warping
• Strong working knowledge of various thermoplastic resins and their drying requirements
• Experience with CC300 and/or MC6 controllers, robot integration, part pickers, and auxiliary equipment like hot runner controllers
• Hands-on background performing mold setting, sampling, and first-article inspections
• Familiarity with scientific molding principles or decoupled molding techniques
• Technical certifications or trade school training preferred, documented experience is acceptable

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)