Tesla Sparks , NV 89432
Posted 2 months ago
As an apprentice of the Manufacturing Development Program (MDP), you will be trained on how to build the batteries and drive units that power the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet, while expanding your knowledge in the growing field of Advanced Manufacturing. Program participants will complete a rigorous 4-6-week scholarship in Advanced Manufacturing, apply skills as a Production Associate at Gigafactory Nevada following course completion, and earn a Production Operator Certification after 2000 hours of on the job learning.
We are looking for a new group of indiviuals to help us build a more sustainable future. If you are interested in jumpstarting a career in Manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
Complimentary Shuttle Service:
Summit Mall (South Reno)
Whitney Peak Hotel (Reno)
Lawlor Event Center (Reno)
Whitaker Park, UNR (Reno)
Reno Town Mall (Reno)
Centennial Plaza (Sparks)
Pioneer Meadows Marketplace (Spanish Springs/Sparks)
Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot (Lemmon Valley)
Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot (Fallon)
Walmart parking lot (Fernley)
Western Nevada College (Carson City)
5 Pine Cone Rd (Dayton)
Yerington
Silver Springs
Locations subject to change*
Complete program requirements: Onboard as an MDP Associate to complete 4-6 weeks of coursework at Truckee Meadows Community College
Convert into a Production Associate to complete 2000 hours of on the job learning at Gigafactory Nevada by performing complex assembly work. Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
Must be punctual and 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
Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities
Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams
Demonstrate ability to learn new skills & 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 & Outlook programs)
Must be at least 18 years of age
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 and over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. and climb a 10" step and back down
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, bend, 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
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