Manufacturing Development Program

What to Expect

The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) is a nationally recognized apprenticeship program with hands‑on training initiatives designed to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing at Tesla's Gigafactory, Nevada. Participants will complete 4 weeks of structured coursework at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) with practical training focused on automation, production processes, and technical problem‑solving. Successful graduates will transition into a full‑time Production Associate role supporting Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Class Schedule

Monday - Friday

Group A: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Group B: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Group C: 12:30PM - 9:00PM

Gigafactory Shift Schedule

Group A: 6:00AM - 6:00PM;
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Group B: 6:00AM-6:00PM;
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

Group C: 6:00PM - 6:00AM;
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Group D: 6:00PM - 6:00AM;
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

• Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required
• Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business
• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision
• Escalate technical and process issuesto the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions acrossseveralproduction and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to class or work scheduled shifts

• Demonstrates ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
• Ability to learn new technology
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Open to schedule flexibility thatwill allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights,overnight, and/or weekends as neededas well as potential overtime
• Ability to workin a team-orientedproductionor manufacturing environment, includingexhibitingstronginterpersonaland communication skills with your teammates
• Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted time frames
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment
• Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• 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
• Sun Valley:
  West 1st and Sun Valley Blvd
• Other Locations:
  Yerington and Silver Springs

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