Training Coordinator

Role overview

The Training Coordinator sits within Tesla's broader training function at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. This role supports the company culture by delivering approachable, engaging, and adaptable training across a diverse production workforce. The ideal person brings a strong sense of ownership, clear communication, and a people-focused style that aligns with the mission of the organization.

Work schedule

This position is available on either of the following fixed weekday shifts:

• Day shift: 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Evening shift: 04:00 PM to 12:30 AM, Monday through Friday

Key duties

• Deliver training that supports safe, high-quality, and productive manufacturing operations, including training coordination, Train-the-Trainer development, and role-specific skill training.
• Support lineside training activities and coordinate learning programs tied to the production area.
• Communicate updated processes and documentation clearly to multiple cross-functional teams.
• Apply working knowledge of FX (Factory Execution System) transactions in line with operating policies to help ensure accurate production tracking.
• Identify and train out quality or safety concerns, open items, QANs, and visual aids while recommending better practices that reduce repeat issues.
• Track certification progress through the Versatility Chart and help maintain certification inputs for the production team so KPI targets are met.
• Use the Learning Management System (LMS) to assign, monitor, schedule, coordinate, and report on training activities.

Candidate profile

• At least 1 year of production experience, with 1 to 2 years in a training-related role preferred.
• Solid understanding of production workflows and manufacturing methods.
• Strong spoken and written communication abilities, along with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to continuous improvement practices.
• Shows initiative, accountability, and personal leadership.
• Familiarity with adult learning concepts, instructional design, or education is helpful.

Benefits and compensation

In addition to competitive pay, full-time employees are eligible for benefits starting on day one of employment.

• Medical coverage with plan options that include $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution; dental coverage includes orthodontia
• Company-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan with an HSA
• Health care and dependent care FSAs
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 90-day waiting period
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time and vacation time, plus paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Babies program support
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program