Tesla
What to Expect
As a Production Associate, you will participate in the assembly and production of Tesla’s vehicles and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable, and value teamwork in a safety‑focused environment, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required.
Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business.
Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
Perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas as business needs require.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts.
What You’ll Bring
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments.
Ability to learn new technology.
Command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed, as well as potential overtime.
Ability to work in a team‑oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with teammates.
Willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Essential Physical Demands
Perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day.
Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. and climb a 10” step and back down.
Carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
Bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes.
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day.
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
Find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment.
Expose to hazardous materials used in the painting process and follow waste handling/disposal procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full‑face respirators, gloves, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
Complimentary Shuttle Service
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
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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 with $0 paycheck contribution options.
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.
Backup childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits including 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, public relations, and writing/editing
Industries Motor vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing, and utilities
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What You’ll Do
Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required.
Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business.
Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
Perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas as business needs require.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts.
What You’ll Bring
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments.
Ability to learn new technology.
Command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed, as well as potential overtime.
Ability to work in a team‑oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with teammates.
Willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Essential Physical Demands
Perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day.
Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. and climb a 10” step and back down.
Carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
Bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes.
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day.
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
Find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment.
Expose to hazardous materials used in the painting process and follow waste handling/disposal procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full‑face respirators, gloves, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
Complimentary Shuttle Service
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
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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 with $0 paycheck contribution options.
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.
Backup childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits including 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, public relations, and writing/editing
Industries Motor vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing, and utilities
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Get notified about new Production Associate jobs in
Sparks, NV .
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