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Welder, Data Center Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
May 11, 2026
What to Expect In this role, the welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applyingappropriate techniquesand using various welding devices. The ideal candidate will bring technicalknow-howand an innovative mindset to drive industry-leading solutions. What You'll Do Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, weld symbols, bills of materials, and written instructions to accurately create equipment and products Design and build basic and/or complex structures, supports, or frameworks during daily tasks. Ability to create weldment setups and fixturing, basic understanding of BIW fixtures,locatingpins, clamps, and troubleshooting part misalignment/clamp sequencing Weld using GMAW, MIG process to perform oxy/acetylene torch, plasma arc cutting processes. Demonstrate knowledge of weld symbols, joint types (butt, fillet, lap), and hands-on experience with single-sided/double-sided welding techniques. Maintain inventory of manufacturing products and welding consumables Apply welding process knowledge, including wire feed speed, voltage, gas flow rate, familiarity with spatter control, arc stability, burn-through prevention, and weld sequencing to reduce distortion Set up and fine-tune weld parameters based on material & thickness, and use of weld schedules/parameter sheets. Utilize handheld tools such as a handheld screw gun, drill gun, and grinders tooperatecalipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools Familiarity with Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB welding robots, ability to teach points or adjust torch angles & offsets, and understand robot cell safety and I/O diagnostics Perform weld quality inspections via visual checks (porosity, undercut, overlap), use of weld gauges & calipers and familiarity with destructive (peel, macro etch) and non-destructive testing (ultrasound, X-ray) methods. Understanding of and ability to perform all workin accordance withquality standards (AWS D1.1, ISO 3834, OEM-specific specs) and established safety procedures What You'll Bring 1-3 years MIG welding experience 1-3 years' experienceoperatingin a similar capacity within a manufacturing or relatable facility Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight,touchand hearing Work in a team environment and respect all teammates physical demands and abilities Specific technical or vocational training or certification preferred Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch,twistand crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day Climb andmaintainbalance on ladders,scaffoldingor other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limitedto:safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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