Weld Repair

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is hiring for a 2nd shift spot-w welding operator in Walker, MI. The role focuses on welding/reworking sheet metal components, with responsibilities including machine operation, calibration, and precise paperwork within ERP systems.

Candidates should have 3-5 years welding experience, MIG/TIG certification, and strong English communication. This full-time evening shift supports our ESOP-driven, quality-focused manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in relevant work experience.
• Certified in MIG and/or TIG welding.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to safely perform duties.
• Self-motivated with strong task prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Operate a spot-welding machine to join or repair sheet metal/steel parts or components.
• Calibrate welding equipment.
• Maintain tools in good working order.
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Tag parts and move them to correct locations in the plant.
• Participate in preventative actions where appropriate.
• Use Plexus ERP system for data entry and tracking.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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:Repair parts/components that are non-conforming to customer specification by welding, grinding, or other methods as required.What You'll Do:Operate a spot-welding machine to join or repair sheet metal/steel parts or componentsCalibrate welding equipmentMaintain tools in good working orderPerform all work in accordance with established safety proceduresTag partsMove parts to correct location in the plant/facilityParticipate in preventative actions where appropriateUtilization of plexus (ERP system)Conduct housekeeping for personal work area or shared facility spaceMaintain welding equipmentWhen and Where:This will be a 2nd Shift / M-F 2:30PM-10:30PM position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.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 Graduate or equivalentAbility 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.3-5 years in relevant work experienceCertified in MIG and/or TIG weldingHas 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.Able to be self-motivated and prioritize tasks as assignedTakes 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 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.Updates and relays pertinent information to shift supervisor and oncoming shiftIs at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent