Press Mechanic I: Non-Journeyperson

Challenge Manufacturing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanic, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing production machinery. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of tools and equipment, ensuring operational excellence in the automotive manufacturing sector. You will be empowered to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drive process enhancements that elevate product quality. With a commitment to employee ownership, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment where your skills can thrive and grow. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus Program

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine repair experience required.
• Basic understanding of robotic controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Troubleshoot and isolate manufacturing machinery issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for production efficiency.

Skills

Machine Repair

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Basic Welding

Robotic Controls

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Welders

Forklift

Drill Presses

Milling Machine

Lathe

Job description

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Who We Are

Challenge’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 their work 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, which allows us to give shares of the company to all employee-owners annually. These shares serve as an additional retirement benefit that grows over time. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment.
• Use the following equipment safely: Basic Level
• Hand Tools
• Hand and Surface Grinders
• Wheel Puller
• Torches
• Pipe Threader
• Hydraulic Jack
• Welders
• Scissor Lift
• Boom Lift
• Lathe
• Forklift
• Milling Machine
• Drill Presses
• Basic troubleshooting of both welding equipment and systems.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of welding applications (MIG, Spot, Stud, etc.).
• Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic level II or level III).
• Basic level robotic experience (robot movements, navigate/troubleshoot common basic level issues utilizing the teach pendant).
• Basic level knowledge of lubrication processes (functionality, correct type, when to use).
• Ability to use common hand measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, feeler gages, etc.).
• Responsible for inspection, installation, and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. In addition, build and re-build equipment for various manufacturing needs.

When And Where

This position is located at our plant in Pontiac, MI.

What You Need To Have

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Minimum of two (2) years of machine repair experience.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics experience.
• Basic understanding of relevant robotic controls and processes.

What We Offer

We’re excited to offer a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, voluntary options for Life and Long-Term Disability, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, benefits may vary for this specific role, and duties may evolve over time. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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