Transfer Press Operator - All Shifts

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a dependable press operator to set up, run and monitor up to 2,000 Ton transfer presses, ensuring stamped parts meet quality standards and customer specs. You will reference JES, select die setup, adjust speeds, and perform quality checks using the Plex ERP system.

Candidates should be 18+, able to lift 40 lbs, read job element sheets, and work safely in a team environment. Shifts available include day and night at Plant 4 in Holland.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and interpret Job Element Sheets (JES).
• Ability to use a PC and Plex system for data entry and documentation.
• Willingness to adjust press speed and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust stamping press according to die setup sheets.
• Monitor stamping run and ensure quality per standards.
• Perform quality checks and document in Plex ERP system.
• Load, unload, and move materials up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Press operation basics

Plex system familiarity

Reading JES

PC skills

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 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:Has primary responsibility for setting up, running and monitoring up to 2,000 Ton transfer presses ensuring quality stampings are produced per the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production orders and engineering specifications. Monitors press and makes adjustments throughout the stamping run. Performs necessary quality checks, records information in enterprise resource data planning system (ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.What You'll Do:Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.References production orders in Plex to stamp product per Job Element Sheet (JES).Sets up and adjusts stamping press according to die set-up sheet.Select and verify appropriate steel coils to ensure product meets customer requirements.Changes steel coils at appropriate intervals to ensure production output continues.Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting.May select proper rack or bin to pack parts and/or store parts for next process.Properly packs parts in correct pin/storage container per packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. Ensures proper labeling requirements are followed. Uses personal computer (PC), Plex system, keyboard, and mouse.Completes on-line work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable and all visual inspection and gage requirements are being met.Visually inspects parts from stamping press per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gage instructions, first piece inspection approval, problem containment processes, quality alerts and other quality standards called out in the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Policy and/or Plex System specific for each work center.Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required.Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation (hourly count boards).Meets daily production requirements.WHEN AND WHEREThis position will be located at our Plant 4, in Holland, MI, for the following shifts:W Shift: 6am – 6pm Monday- Wednesday & Thursday 6am – 12pmX Shift - 6pm – 6am Monday - Wednesday & Thursday 6pm – 12amY Shift - 6am – 6pm Friday – SundayZ Shift - 6pm – 6am Friday – SundayWhat You Need to Have:Must be 18 years of age or olderAbility to adjust press speed or learn to adjust press speedAbility to set press height (shut height) or ability to learn to set press heightAbility to adjust press fingersAbility to read and interpret job element sheetsAbility to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) requiredPC and keyboard/mouse skills requiredAbility to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 poundsAbility to work as a contributing member within team environment