Manufacturing Training Instructor

Manufacturing Training Instructor

The Manufacturing Training Instructor facilitates training, motivates learners, and owns administrative tasks for newly hired employees. Ideal candidates bring industrial or manufacturing experience, broad technical knowledge, and a genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and building a world-class training program. As a modelled Tesla associate, the instructor exhibits integrity, positive energy, and professionalism; speaks well in public; and fosters a welcoming trainee experience. They serve as a resource for employees, learn production processes, partner with supporting shops, and follow all PPE expectations and procedures. The role may require extensive walking, schedule flexibility, and adaptability for cross-training or new processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and floor-based training on company policies, procedures, and basic manufacturing tools and systems
• Deliver approved content clearly and consistently, creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment
• Support new hires through orientation and early learning, guiding them on policies, resources, and compliance requirements
• Manage training logistics and administration, including schedules, rosters, materials, rooms, and assessments
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to align training with business and operational needs
• Stay current on process updates, safety standards, and training best practices; adapt content and methods as needed
• Track training completion and effectiveness through audits, feedback, and performance metrics; report progress and gaps to stakeholders

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience; prior training, teaching, coaching, or facilitation experience preferred
• Proven ability to facilitate engaging classroom, hands-on, and group learning sessions with energy and professionalism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and foster an inclusive learning environment
• Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and continuous improvement practices
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Flexible and adaptable; able to adjust facilitation style based on audience needs and changing priorities
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods, climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, wear required PPE, and work in a manufacturing environment

Compensation & 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