Employee-Owned Transfer Press Operator

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a stamping press operator for a Y-Shift (Thu 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; Fri–Sun 6:00 AM–6:00 PM) at Plant 4. You will set up, run, and monitor up to 2,000 ton transfer presses, ensuring parts meet quality standards and customer specs.

Daily tasks include loading coils, adjusting dies, recording data in Plex, and performing inspections. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferred experience with die setups, transfer systems, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience running stamping presses (Automatic Feed or Transfer) is preferred.
• Die-setups experience is preferred.
• Experience with part transfer systems is preferred.
• Experience with AIDA, Version and/or Eagle stamping machines is preferred.
• Ability to adjust press speed (required).
• Ability to set press height (shut height) (required).
• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets (required).
• Ability to use gages (required).
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills (required).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate stamping presses to meet JES and production orders.
• Adjust die setups and press speeds to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Select and verify steel coils to meet customer requirements.
• Perform quality checks and document results in Plex ERP.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow house policies.
• Complete paperwork and reports as required.

Skills

Press operation

Die setups

Quality inspection

Plex ERP

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AIDA stamping machine

Version stamping machine

Eagle stamping machine

Plex System

Linear transfer system

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a stamping press operator for a Y-Shift (Thu 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; Fri–Sun 6:00 AM–6:00 PM) at Plant 4. You will set up, run, and monitor up to 2,000 ton transfer presses, ensuring parts meet quality standards and customer specs.

Daily tasks include loading coils, adjusting dies, recording data in Plex, and performing inspections. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferred experience with die setups, transfer systems, and