Tool & Die Maker I: Non-Jorneyperson

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Kansas City, MO is seeking a skilled tool and die machinist to troubleshoot, set up, and maintain dies and tooling used in our production of metal assemblies for automotive customers. You will read blueprints, determine dimensions, and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and other tools to fabricate and repair parts to spec.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years tool and die experience, and familiarity with Mastercam or SolidWorks; ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Journeyman or completed apprenticeship (preferred).
• Minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform duties.
• Mastercam and Solidworks experience (preferred).
• Intermediate level of machining and metalworking experience.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, models to determine materials and machines to use.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly methods and sequences.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills, shapers, grinders) and verify conformance.
• Lift and position machined parts on surfaces and fixtures.
• Smooth surfaces and assemble parts into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Heat-treat tools or parts.
• Examine dies, tools, and fixtures and suggest design improvements.
• Troubleshoot tooling to achieve target quality.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, and other measurement equipment.

Skills

English literacy

Blueprint reading

Machining concepts

Reading and understanding work instr

Education

Journeyman or completed apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Mastercam

Solidworks

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 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

Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, and sets up and operations machine tools to make and repair dies.

What You’ll Do

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Heat treats tools or parts.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts.
• Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment.

When and Where

This will be a Y Shift / 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday-Sunday position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO.

What You Need to Have

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Journeyman or completed apprenticeship (preferred).
• Must have minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• Mastercam and Solidworks experience (preferred).
• Must have intermediate level of machining and metal working experience.
• Strong mechanical and shop math aptitude (preferred).
• 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.

Benefits

We’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.

Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-ors. 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! We’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.