2nd-Shift Tool & Diemaker — ESOP, Growth & Impact

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.