Press Mechanic 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

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 #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want:

Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. Builds and re-builds equipment for various manufacturing needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.
• Ability to complete all tasks required of a Press Maintenance Mechanic I.
• Ability to mechanically and electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter.
• Advanced knowledge of press operation and functionality.
• Advanced knowledge of lubrication systems (operation & functionality).
• Knowledge of bearing/motor life (lubrication, how to tell when bearing needs lube, if there is too much lubrication, not enough, etc.).
• Ability to repair/replace/troubleshoot press mechanical components (with guidance from press maintenance mechanic level III).
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints for troubleshooting.
• Advanced troubleshooting skillset when working on mechanical issues.
• Basic troubleshooting skillset when working on electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment.
• Use the following equipment safely: Hand Tools, Hand and Surface Grinders, Wheel Puller, Torches, Pipe Threader, Hydraulic Jack, Welders, Scissor Lift, Boom lift, Lathe, Forklift, Milling Machine, Drill Presses, and Basic Rigging knowledge.
• Provide coaching and direction to Press Maintenance Mechanics level I.
• Help develop specific maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production equipment and tools.
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM S-TH position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum five (5) years of Machine Repair experience (required).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Machine Repair experience (preferred).
• Robotics training (preferred).
• Press specific training (preferred).
• Journeyman card or Machine Repair Journeyman Apprenticeship Completion or equal education/contact hours (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.