CNC Operator

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Operator to join our team in Holland, MI. The successful candidate will operate CNC machines, ensuring production meets dimensional specifications. With a commitment to quality and safety, our organization offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth. We provide competitive benefits, including an ESOP program, to all employee-owners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a CNC Programmer or Machinist.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mid-level technical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce parts within specifications.
• Test run programs prior to the actual cutting operation.
• Inspect and measure parts to maintain quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or technical school

Job description

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Who We Are

Challenge’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.

Who We Are

Challenge’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!

Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

The CNC Programmer Machinist is responsible for setup and build of tooling/die components to precise tolerances utilizing CNC technology by means of programming, setup, and operating a CNC machine. They will operate a CNC machine to produce parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. Challenge Mfg. Company offers newer and well-kept CNC equipment in a climate-controlled environment. Equipment includes Haas CNC Mills and Mitsubishi Wire EDM.

What You'll Do

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Operate computer numerically controlled machine (e.g., make, add, edit, N/C programs).
• Test run programs prior to actual cutting operation to ensure programming is correct, as required.
• Determine adjustment for cutting requirements to material being cut, as required.
• Maintain/check file system for availability of resources prior to operation of machine.
• Clean/deburr production parts (e.g., remove residue, burrs, sharp edges) prior to release from department, as required.
• Resolve problems and determine parts to be cut working through inter organization coordination (e.g., planning, engineering, production, tooling), as required.
• Accountable for producing quality parts and meeting efficiencies within the department.
• Uses precision measuring equipment to ensure part meets specifications. Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records.
• Attention to detail; maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
• Ensures daily that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling, and workstation.
• Perform all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required.
  
  

When And Where

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2PM-10PM M-F; 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM S-TH position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

What You Need To Have

High School Diploma or GED (required).

Must have a minimum of two years' work experience as a CNC Programmer or Machinist / Operator (required).

Some college or technical school (preferred).

Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner.

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information.

Due to customer requirements, it is prohibited by federal export control laws from transferring controlled information and technology to "Foreign Persons" except as specifically authorized by the U.S. government. In the absence of such authorization, access to controlled information or technology must be limited to "U.S. Persons" or a "Foreign Person."

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What We Offer

We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 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, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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