Press Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Press Maintenance Mechanic I/III for our Walker, MI facility. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery and tools, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, lubrication systems, and reading prints.

The incumbent will document downtime in Plex, coach junior mechanics, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The position is 3rd shift (10 PM–6 AM) at our Walker plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of machine repair experience.
• Ten years of machine repair experience preferred.
• Robotics training preferred.
• Press specific training preferred.
• Journeyman card or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Must read/write/speak English sufficiently to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Document downtime using Plex.
• Read mechanical/electrical prints for troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components and electrical issues with guidance.
• Provide coaching to level I mechanics.
• Develop maintenance procedures to improve equipment performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve efficiency and quality.
• Complete work orders in Plex and manage maintenance schedules.

Skills

Machine repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Press operation knowledge

Lubrication systems

Reading prints

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Coaching I

Tools

Plex system

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Press Maintenance Mechanic I/III for our Walker, MI facility. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery and tools, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, lubrication systems, and reading prints.

The incumbent will document downtime in Plex, coach junior mechanics, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The position is 3rd shift (10 PM–6 AM) at our Walker plant.