Tool & Die Maker/Repair I-III

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Technician to troubleshoot, set up, and repair dies and tooling used in our metal stamping processes. You will study blueprints, select materials, and machine parts to exact specifications.

This Z Shift (6 PM–6 AM, Fri-Sun) requires 2+ years tool and die experience, journeyman or apprenticeship, and ability to read English; Mastercam/SolidWorks preferred. We offer ESOP benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and journeyman or apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years verifiable tool and die experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform duties.
• Mastercam and SolidWorks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials and machines for fabrication.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence.
• Measure and mark metal stock for machining; set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
• Verify machined parts conform to specifications and inspect tolerances.
• Heat treat tools or parts and inspect tooling for design modifications.
• Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve quality issues to achieve required part quality.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies; use calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Possess ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including weekends.

Skills

English communication

2+ years tool and die

read/write/speak English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman or 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 Z Shift / 6PM-6AM F-SU position located at our Plant Holland, MI.

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.

Mission and ESOP (Duplicate Section)

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! 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.