Production Associate, Energy

Tesla is seeking a Production Associate in Reno, NV, to assist in building vehicles and energy products. No prior manufacturing experience is required, but candidates must demonstrate a strong work ethic and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assembly work, following safety guidelines, and adapting to new technologies. The position requires physical stamina and offers a flexible shift schedule. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(k) with employer match.

As a Production Associate, you will be trained on how to help build Tesla's vehicles and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you. No prior manufacturing experience is required.

Shift: 06:00AM-06:00PM or 06:00PM-06:00AM

Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

Responsibilities

• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must
• Perform complex assembly work that require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment
• Escalate technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Follow safety guidelines, procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Evaluate the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities
• Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
• Comfortable learning new technology
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel and Outlook programs)
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts including weekends

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50lbs and climb a 10" step and back down
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Complimentary Shuttle Service: Locations subject to change

• Carson City: Western Nevada College
• Dayton: 5 Pine Cone Rd
• Fallon: Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot
• Fernley: Walmart parking lot
• Lemmon Valley: Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot
• Reno: Whitney Peak Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town Mall
• South Reno: Summit Mall
• Sparks: Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows Marketplace
• Other Locations: Yerington and Silver Springs

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