Manufacturing Development Program

As an apprentice of the Manufacturing Development Program (MDP), you will be trained on how to build the batteries and drive units that power the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet, while expanding your knowledge in the growing field of Advanced Manufacturing. Program participants will complete a rigorous 4–6-week scholarship in Advanced Manufacturing, apply skills as a Production Associate at Gigafactory Nevada following course completion, and earn a Production Operator Certification after 2000 hours of on the job learning.

We are looking for a new group of indiviuals to help us build a more sustainable future. If you are interested in jumpstarting a career in Manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

• Complete program requirements: Onboard as an MDP Associate to complete 4-6 weeks of coursework at Truckee Meadows Community College
• Convert into a Production Associate to complete 2000 hours of on the job learning at Gigafactory Nevada by performing complex assembly work. Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery

• Must be punctual and able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment

• Escalate technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders

• Follow safety guidelines & procedures and m

  aintain a clean and orderly work area

• Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities

• Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams

• Demonstrate ability to learn new skills & adapt to new work environments

• Comfortable learning new technology

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs)

• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts including weekends

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time and over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. and climb a 10” step and back down
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time

• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing

• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Complimentary Shuttle Service: 

*Locations subject to change*

• Carson City: Western Nevada College

• Dayton: 5 Pine Cone Rd

• Fallon: Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot

• Fernley: Walmart parking lot

• Lemmon Valley: Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot

• Reno: 

  Whitney Peak

  Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town Mall 

• South Reno: 

  Summit Mall
• Sparks: Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows Marketplace

• Other Locations: Yerington and 

  Silver Springs