Journeyman Welder & Pipefitter

As a Tesla Journeyman Welder & Pipefitter, you will play a crucial role supporting the internal Self-Perform Mechanical Construction Team at Gigafactory Nevada. You will be responsible for welding, pipefitting, and supporting installation, start-up, and commissioning of mechanical piping and equipment systems while meeting project deadlines and cost goals without impacting ongoing production.

• Assist with planning, material acquisition, coordination, and communication to ensure work completion while meeting project deadlines and cost goals without impacting ongoing production
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other instructions to accurately create equipment
• Design and build basic and/or complex structures, supports, or frameworks as needed in daily tasks
• Weld using MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) processes, and perform oxy/acetylene torch and plasma arc cutting
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures, and support the installation, start-up, and commissioning of mechanical piping and equipment systems
• Enthusiastically cross-train and support peers with project work outside of core skill sets, while identifying and communicating quality, safety, and productivity improvement opportunities
• Accurately log work hours and material consumption, and engage in training on new tools, systems, equipment, and procedures

• 1-3 years of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding experience and operating in a similar capacity within a manufacturing or related facility
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction pipefitting, with experience in piping systems, fitting installation, and knowledge of applicable codes
• Completion of a skilled trade's certificate program or relevant military experience preferred, and an Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent experience is a plus
• Experience with Stainless Steel, Copper, PVC/CPVC, and Carbon Steel piping systems, with the ability to read drawings, shop, isometric, PID, and schematic diagrams
• Willingness to travel to other Tesla Facilities for support and to work outside of core trade when required to support changing business needs
• Evidence of exceptional ability in a large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction environment
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repetitively, work at elevations up to 50 ft., and command written and verbal English

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)