2nd Shift Production Operator — Precision & Quality

Challenge Manufacturing; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA employer contributions

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator for our 2nd shift at the Richmond, KY plant. The role involves loading parts into automated assemblies, recording production data, and ensuring quality according to check sheets and work instructions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic data entry skills, and the ability to read instructions. You will work to keep a clean, safe work area and may cross-train across centers as needed. ESOP benefits support employee-owners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Load component parts into automated assembly per instructions.
• Record production and inspect for quality; document issues.
• Escalate down machinery and poor-quality parts to supervisors.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Cross train on various work centers as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Basic data entry

Communication skills

Independent work

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator for our 2nd shift at the Richmond, KY plant. The role involves loading parts into automated assemblies, recording production data, and ensuring quality according to check sheets and work instructions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic data entry skills, and the ability to read instructions. You will work to keep a clean, safe work area and may cross-train across centers as needed. ESOP benefits support employee-owners.