Die Repair I: Non-Journeyperson

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled manual machinist for our Kansas City plant. You will analyze specs, lay out stock, set up and operate tools to repair dies, jigs, gauges and related tools.

You’ll verify dimensions with precision measuring tools and complete repairs as needed to meet specifications. Strong reading and writing in English is required, as is the ability to work up to 12 hours daily, including weekends, and to obtain a hi-lo license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English safely and effectively.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including weekends.
• Must obtain a hi-lo license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock and fit/assemble parts.
• Set up and operate machine tools and inspect finished parts.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances with calipers and micrometers.
• Complete repairs on dies and select appropriate metals.
• Study blueprints and drawings to determine materials and machines needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hi-Lo license

Job description

## Die Repair I: Non-JourneypersonApply: Kansas City, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R1131**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:**Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.**What You’ll Do:*** Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machines and hand tools.* Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools using scrapers, emery cloths or power grinders.* Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.* Complete repairs on dies in the press.* Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.* Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.**When and Where:**This will be a **X Shift** located at our **Plant In Kansas City, MO.****What You Need to Have:*** High school diploma or equivalent (required).* 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.* Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.* Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.* Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.### Who We AreChallenge 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!***### What We OfferWe’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.