Transfer Press Operators- Multiple Shifts Available

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI is seeking Transfer Press Operators for multiple shifts. You will set up, run and monitor up to 2,000-ton presses to produce quality stampings per JES and ERP instructions, with frequent lifting and handling of steel coils.

This role requires 18+ years of age, the ability to adjust press speed/height, read JES, and use Plex and gauges; safety and teamwork are emphasized, along with ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to adjust press speed (learn to adjust) and set press height.
• Ability to read and interpret Job Element Sheets (JES).
• Ability to use a variety of gauges (functional, go/no go).
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust stamping press per JES and die-set up.
• Reference production orders in Plex to stamp product.
• Load/unload and move steel coils; ensure production output.
• Visually inspect parts and verify with gages; ensure quality.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work area.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and daily shift duties.
• Meet daily production requirements.

Skills

Read and interpret JES

PC and keyboard/mouse skills

Tools

Plex system

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

## Transfer Press Operators- Multiple Shifts AvailableApplylocations: Pontiac, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R1118**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 WHERE**We have multiple shifts available at our Plant in **Pontiac, MI.****W Shift- 5:00am - 3:30pm M-Th X Shift- 5:00pm -3:30am M-Th Y Shift- 5:00am - 5:00pm F-Su Z Shift- 5:00pm - 5:00am F -Su**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:*** Must be 18 years of age or older* Ability to adjust press speed or learn to adjust press speed* Ability to set press height (shut height) or ability to learn to set press height* Ability to adjust press fingers* Ability to read and interpret job element sheets* Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required* PC and keyboard/mouse skills required* Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds* Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment### Who We AreChallenge 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!***### What We OfferWe’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.