5 Axis CNC Machinist, Die Shop
Tesla
Location
Austin, TX, 78716
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
7 May 2026
What to Expect
Our Die Shop is seeking a skilled and highlymotivated CNC Machinist to join the team and contribute to our mission toaccelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a CNC Machinist youare responsible for machining the most complex components of the dies andworking with engineers and CNC programmers to improve die production and designsfrom a machining standpoint.
What You'll Do- Operate 5-axisCNC Mills in a low-volume / high-mix workflow
- Readoperator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
- Prove outprograms on the floor with CNC programmers
- Providefeedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and processimprovement
- Machine complexcomponents to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
- Use variousinspection and measurement tools to validate your work
- Tracking anddocumentation of machining processes and results when necessary
- Will need to be able to work night shift from 2:30/3:00PM CT to 1:00AM CT
- 6+ years of CNCmill operating experience and 3+ years of 5 axis CNC operatingexperience ondies (high pressure die casting, stampings, injection molding, etc.), particularlyon H13/H11 tool steel
- Thoroughknowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T
- Thoroughknowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers,micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
- Excellentverbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and presenttechnical information
- Flexible withability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of thecompany
- Experience withbasic shop tools, Heidenhain CNC controls, lathes and maintenance, gundrill, Mill-Turn, EDM and/or large format CNC experience
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
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