Tool Install Rigging Lead, Construction Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a Tool Install Rigging Lead to serve as the on-site point of contact for rigging and tool installation at Gigafactory Nevada and nearby sites. This role is hands-on and requires strong safety ownership, technical judgment, and the ability to keep other trades, vendors, and leadership aligned. The successful candidate owns the job, coordinates the work, and is the single point of contact for the crew. This position is located in Sparks, NV and requires working at heights up to 80 ft, in confined spaces, and performing physically demanding tasks including lifting 50+ lbs. What You'll Do

Serving as the single point of contact on assigned jobs, answering questions, giving direction, and coordinating with other trades, vendors, foremen, general foremen, superintendents, and production teams

Leading rigging operations including load planning, signal-person duties, critical lift setup, and mobile equipment coordination

Directing equipment setting, anchoring, relocation, and demolition according to drawings, manufacturer guidelines, and Tesla standards

Overseeing loading and offloading of heavy tools and materials using forklifts, hoists, cranes, and proper rigging gear

Reading and interpreting rigging plans, layout drawings, and specs, resolving field issues, and giving the crew clear direction

Owning job-site safety including daily inspections, pre-task plans, PPE, LOTO, and stopping work when conditions are unsafe

Keeping the site organized and communication flowing through timely updates, clean work areas, and status reporting to the team and stakeholders What You'll Bring

4+ years of construction experience with a strong background in rigging, tool installation, equipment setting, or industrial construction, including time leading work on active jobs

Proven ability to plan and run lifts including selecting and inspecting rigging hardware, reading load charts, signaling hoists, and leading critical lift setups

Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment and the ability to direct their use on a live job site

Strong command of job-site safety practices including hazard assessments, LOTO, and fall protection with the judgment to stop work and hold the standard

Ability to read construction drawings and rigging plans, understand structural alignment, and turn them into clear direction for the crew

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