5 Axis CNC Machinist, Die Shop
Required Skills
Job Description
**What to Expect**
Our Die Shop is seeking a skilled and highly motivated CNC Machinist to join the team and contribute to our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As a CNC Machinist you are responsible for machining the most complex components of the dies and working with engineers and CNC programmers to improve die production and designs from a machining standpoint.
**What You'll Do*** Operate 5\-axis CNC Mills in a low\-volume / high\-mix workflow
* Read operator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
* Prove out programs on the floor with CNC programmers
* Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and process improvement
* Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
* Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
* Tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary
**What You'll Bring*** Will need to be able to work night shift from 2:30/3:00PM CT to 1:00AM CT
* 6\+ years of CNC mill operating experience and 3\+ years of 5 axis CNC operating experience on dies (high pressure die casting, stampings, injection molding, etc.), particularly on H13/H11 tool steel
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD\&T
* Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
* Flexible with ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
* Experience with basic shop tools, Heidenhain CNC controls, lathes and maintenance, gundrill, Mill\-Turn, EDM and/or large format CNC experience
**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:
* 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Our Die Shop is seeking a skilled and highly motivated CNC Machinist to join the team and contribute to our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As a CNC Machinist you are responsible for machining the most complex components of the dies and working with engineers and CNC programmers to improve die production and designs from a machining standpoint.
**What You'll Do*** Operate 5\-axis CNC Mills in a low\-volume / high\-mix workflow
* Read operator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
* Prove out programs on the floor with CNC programmers
* Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and process improvement
* Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
* Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
* Tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary
**What You'll Bring*** Will need to be able to work night shift from 2:30/3:00PM CT to 1:00AM CT
* 6\+ years of CNC mill operating experience and 3\+ years of 5 axis CNC operating experience on dies (high pressure die casting, stampings, injection molding, etc.), particularly on H13/H11 tool steel
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD\&T
* Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
* Flexible with ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
* Experience with basic shop tools, Heidenhain CNC controls, lathes and maintenance, gundrill, Mill\-Turn, EDM and/or large format CNC experience
**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:
* 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Posted: 2026-03-28