Weld Technician II

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge manufacturing seeks skilled technicians to support production by setting up and maintaining automated welding cells in our Cusseta, AL plant. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with robot programming touch-ups, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires hands-on welding experience, use of hand tools, and proficiency with Plex; this position operates on 1st shift (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with welding and robotic cells.
• Familiarity with Plex ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Mentor and support Weld Technician trainees.
• Perform weld tip/cap changes and gun maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells.
• Operate and troubleshoot robotic welding cells and related equipment.
• Use Plex to locate parts, manage work orders, and access setup documentation.
• Perform cell changeovers and ensure proper setup of automated cells.
• Troubleshoot sensors and adjust as needed during operation.
• Basic welding tech troubleshooting including resistance, GMAW, and fixture inspection.
• Touch up programmed robotic points as required.

Skills

Hand tools

Multimeter use

Welding knowledge

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Safety procedures

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Plex

Welding fixtures

Cell maintenance tools

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:** Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications. **What You’ll Do:** * Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment* Mentor and support Weld Technician trainees* Machine cleaning* Proficiency and understanding of the use of hand measurement tools* Understanding of how to use a Multimeter* Perform weld tip/cap changes and weld gun maintenance* Perform change over process of stationary welders, change out cells, automated cells* Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells including proper lubrication of components* Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs (i.e., properly adjust sensors or switches)* Basic understanding of weld fixture adjustment process* Understanding of types, uses, replacement and setup of common sensors* Basic welding technology troubleshooting (i.e., resistance spot welding applications, weld tip inspection, tip force, shunt cable inspection/replacement, etc.), GMAW component knowledge and troubleshooting (i.e., nozzle, tip, diffuser inspection, inspection/replacement of gooseneck, welding torch, etc.)* Plex utilization (Documentation, locate parts and components in Plex directory, work orders, find set-up documentation, down time codes)* Basic welding (theory and experience, resistance welding, projection welding, GMAW welding, acetylene torch usage* Basic knowledge of dispense systems (i.e., changing barrels properly, visual inspection of system), replacement of nozzles, fittings or components)* Nut feeder operational understanding and when needed adjustment (i.e., inspection for proper level of nuts, spear alignment, clearing a jam condition)* Basic cell resets (i.e., Homing cell, robot, and tooling)* Touching up of robotic programmed points within a program**When and Where:** This will be a **1st Shift /6:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F** position located at our **Plant in Cusseta, AL**. **What You Need to Have:** * High School Graduate or equivalent* Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses* Excellent verbal communication skills* Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)* Successful completion of Weld Tech curriculum with passing grade (**including external** **candidates**)* Successful completion of Weld Tech trainee period (**excluding external candidates**)* Weld Tech trainees must successfully complete a probationary period and corresponding qualification card* 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### 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.