2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker I: Non-Journeyperson

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with annualem</

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and Long-Term

Employer 401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Tool & Die professional for our 2nd shift at the Richmond, KY plant. You will troubleshoot, build, and repair dies and tooling, ensuring parts meet specifications and quality standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, setting up machine tools, and performing precision machining with attention to detail and safety. Join a leading Tier 1 supplier with ESOP ownership and strong teamwork values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman or apprenticeship experience preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience.
• Mastercam and SolidWorks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions to determine materials and machines.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers and grinders to machine parts.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances; document results and adjust as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies at all times.

Skills

Tool and Die

Machining

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman or Apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

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:

Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, and sets up and operations machine tools to make and repair dies.

What You’ll Do:

Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable. Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Heat treats tools or parts. Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part. Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts. Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others. Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:30PM - 11:00PM M-F position located at our Plant in Richmond, KY.

What You Need to Have:

High school diploma or equivalent (required). Journeyman or completed apprenticeship (preferred). Must have minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience or equivalent. Ability 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. Mastercam and Solidworks experience (preferred). Must have intermediate level of machining and metal working experience. Strong mechanical and shop math aptitude (preferred). Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions. Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.

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!

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
• Employer 401k Match
• ESOP shares
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenge Incentive Program
• Paid time off

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.