CNC Operator

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a CNC Programmer Machinist to setup and run tooling and die components to tight tolerances using Haas CNC Mills and Mitsubishi Wire EDM. The role requires precision, focus, and strong reading of engineered drawings.

You will test programs, adjust cutting, maintain records, and ensure parts meet specifications while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Two years’ experience as CNC programmer or machinist/operator required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce parts meeting drawings and specs.
• Test runs, adjust cutting requirements, and optimize tool setups.
• Maintain file systems, document production activities, and ensure quality records.
• Clean, deburr, and label finished parts; communicate with teams to coordinate work.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training / college courses (preferred)

Tools

CNC machinery (Haas / Mitsubishi)

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: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.Understands job description and required tasks.When and Where:This will be a 2nd or 3rd shift Shift / 2PM-10PM M-F or 10PM-6AM S-TH position located at our Plant 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).Tool and Die experience or training strongly (preferred).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.