Job Description
What To Expect
The Tool and Die Associate Manager oversees tooling operations with a focus on mold maintenance, die design, and precision machining. Responsible for executing preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring tooling reliability, dimensional accuracy, and process stability. This role manages cross-functional coordination for mold changes, new tool launches, and continuous improvement, while leading skilled trades and aligning tooling strategies with production and quality objectives. What You'll Do Identify, assess, and eliminate risks in processes, facilities, activities, and equipment within the control area to guarantee safetyOversee tooling maintenance and coordinate human and equipment resources to meet production goalsDevelop and implement short- and medium-term strategies for mold maintenance (corrective and preventive). Set clear objectives and responsibilities for your teamEnsure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge. Identify high-potential talent and support their development within the organizationActively collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and other departments during the launch of new products or processesManage and track team training and skill developmentCoordinate mold changes in collaboration with Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors, and Tooling/Process Engineers
What You'll Bring 5+ years in the tooling industry with expertise in mold maintenance, mold design, flow simulation, and machining (lathes, grinding, welding, cutting)Knowledge of plastic injection molding processingProficiency in design software: SolidWorks Plastics, Autodesk Moldflow, Moldex3D, Catia, or similarUnderstanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams for moldsSkilled in the use of precision measurement tools: Digital OD micrometer, digital calipers, dial indicators, magnetic bases, 1-2-3 blocks, V-blocks, steel rules, and related equipment
Benefits
Compensation and 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
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,