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Training Coordinator, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla, Austin, TX, United States


What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an experienced Training Coordinator to join the Cell Manufacturing team at Gigafactory Texas. In this role, you will develop a world‑class manufacturing training program from the ground up, leveraging expertise in production operations, adult learning principles, and process optimization to drive operational excellence. This position requires a passion for personal development through training, exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills, and a professional, motivational demeanor. A strong sense of ownership and accountability is essential. As part of the Learning & Development team, you will assist the production team by conducting hands‑on training in controlled environments, keeping precise records, prioritizing safety, and promoting a structured and focused learning atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

Create and maintain documentation such as lesson plans, instructor guides, and visuals to support the structured manufacturing training program

Facilitate new hire production associates through all phases of the training program, including extended onboarding, documenting attendance, and evaluating assessments or feedback

Deliver instructor‑led training sessions both in‑person and virtually

Certify production line personnel as tool operators and as on‑the‑job trainers

Provide on‑shift training support for Cell Manufacturing personnel and line leadership as required

Benchmark actual workstation production sequences and conditions against current job‑task lists and training materials and solicit, document, and disposition feedback from production line leadership

Review and update department program documentation and manufacturing instructions, determining appropriate training methods for updates

What You’ll Bring

3 plus years of production operations experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

A year or more experience in a hands‑on training role such as lead, supervisor, or trainer

Experience in creating and delivering effective training in both written and oral formats

Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and comfort speaking in front of large audiences

Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, or education

Capability to work in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction and proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Must have command of the English language both written and verbal

Physical Demands

Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing factory, general office environments, production areas, and continuously ascend/descend stairs

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to remain in production shops ~70% of shift while in required Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

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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