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Process Technician, Components

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 02, 2026
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 Minimumof3to5yearsofhands-onexperienceinplasticinjectionmolding Provenabilitytotroubleshootcycledefects,shortshots,flash,andwarping Strongworkingknowledgeofvariousthermoplasticresinsandtheirdryingrequirements ExperiencewithCC300and/orMC6controllers,robotintegration,partpickers,andauxiliaryequipmentlikehotrunnercontrollers Hands-onbackgroundperformingmoldsetting,sampling,andfirst-articleinspections Familiaritywithscientificmoldingprinciplesordecoupledmoldingtechniques 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