Weld Maintenance Mechanic -2nd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Weld Maintenance Mechanic I for the 2nd shift. You will inspect, install, and repair machines in production and tool areas, building and rebuilding equipment to meet manufacturing needs.

This role emphasizes safety, ownership, and teamwork while you troubleshoot electrically with a meter and work with robotics and welding equipment. A high school diploma or GED, 5 years of machine repair experience, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of machine repair experience preferred.
• Proficient with mechanical, electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install and repair production machinery and tools.
• Mentor and follow maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter.
• Troubleshoot robotics and welding equipment; replace faulty components as needed.
• Provide coaching to Weld Maintenance Mechanics Level I.

Skills

Robotics

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment knowledge

Robotic controls familiarity

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

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

What You'll Do

• Ability to perform all tasks as required for a Weld Maintenance Mechanic I
• Mentor and follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools
• Electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter
• Intermediate level mechanical troubleshooting skillset with robotics and welding equipment (troubleshoot / repair components, replace faulty components /equipment, etc.)
• Intermediate robotic experience (robot movements, navigate/troubleshoot utilizing teach pendant, edit/modify programs via teach pendant)
• Intermediate welding knowledge and processes (MIG, Spot, Stud, etc.)
• Use the following equipment safely: Intermediate Level
  • Hand Tools
  • Hand and Surface Grinders
  • Torches
  • Hydraulic Jack
  • Welders
  • Scissor Lift
  • Boom lift
  • Forklift
  • Drill Presses
• Intermediate troubleshooting of both welding equipment and systems
• Intermediate knowledge/troubleshooting of lubrication processes (correct type, function, when to use, etc)
• Provide coaching and direction to Weld Maintenance Mechanics Level I
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules
• Basic understanding of shims (understand shim logs, nominal shim count) and make shim adjustments (with the guidance of a Weld Maintenance Mechanic level III or Manufacturing Engineer)
  

When And Where

This will be a 2nd Shift / 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Spartanburg, SC.
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

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc)
• Minimum of five (5) years of Machine Repair experience
• Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics experience
• Intermediate Knowledge of relevant robotic controls and processes
• Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Updates and relays pertinent information to oncoming shift
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.