1st Shift Weld Repair II

Challenge Manufacturing; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Richmond, KY seeks a skilled TIG welder to assemble and weld metal parts for automotive components on first shift. You will develop welding parameters and fixturing for new applications, read blueprints, and ensure part quality before assembly.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3-5 years of relevant experience, English proficiency, and TIG welding certification. You will follow safety procedures, use the ERP Plexus, maintain equipment, and support plant flow

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 3-5 years in relevant work experience
• Certified in TIG welding
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely perform job duties

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld metal parts
• Develop welding parameters, procedures and fixturing for new applications
• Ensure the quality of metal parts before assembling
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Utilize Plexus ERP system
• Maintain welding equipment and workplace cleanliness

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Quality focus

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!Who We Want:Repair parts/components that are non-conforming to customer specification by welding, grinding, or other methods as required.What You’ll Do:Assemble and weld metal partsDevelop welding parameters, procedures and fixturing for new applicationsEnsure the quality of metal parts before assembling themRead and interpret blueprintsAdhere to safety proceduresUtilization of plexus (ERP system)Conduct housekeeping for personal work area or shared facility spaceMaintain welding equipmentWhen and Where:This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00AM-2:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Richmond, KY.What You Need to Have:High School Graduate or equivalent3-5 years in relevant work experienceAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.Certified in tig weldingHas high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.Able to be self-motivated and prioritize tasks as assignedTakes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.Updates and relays pertinent information to shift supervisor and oncoming shiftIs at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent