Who We Want:

The Production Operator is responsible for loading component parts into automated assembly while adhering to quality and efficiency standards.

What You'll Do:

• Utilize PLEX to load inventory to the cell, load components, record production, pack per instruction, make labels and document issues with parts or machinery.
• Escalate down machinery, and poor-quality parts to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.
• Ensure that all products comply with check sheets and work instructions.
• Document inspection results, and non-conformances.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Continuously identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Cross train on various work centers as required
• All other duties as assigned

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6am - 2:30pm M-F (over time as needed) position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

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
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required

What You'll Do:

• Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location. 
• Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained. 
• Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e. forklift).
• This position will drive in the Weld/Assembly area of the plant.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd shift position, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm, located at our plant in Richmond, KY.

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling and forklift experience (preferred).
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Who We Want:
The Director of HR Shared Services should have a people focused mentality with strong organizational skills and a positive outlook. This role will serve as a strategic leader in all aspects of total rewards, including the acquisition, development, and internal mobility of employees. They will drive initiatives related to recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and promotion strategies that align with organizational goals. In addition, this role will oversee the administration and optimization of the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity, user experience, and the effective use of HR technology in decision-making. The perfect candidate will bring passion and positivity with a solution focused mindset. This person will thrive in a fast paced rapidly growing environment with a strong ability to work independently on a broad variety of projects.

What You'll Do:

• Direct the employee acquisition process to assure that Challenges seeks out and acquires the best candidates with the most efficient process in the fastest possible way. This would include managing the application, interviewing and new hire on-boarding processes.
• Direct and monitor the HRIS system to ensure that all data is correct, and we are benchmarking and monitoring all appropriate data, including HR metrics, organizational charts, on-boarding of employees, turnover, and other key data points.
• This person will coordinate with HR Leaders to make sure that all benefits and payroll data points are accurate, and the appropriate processes are in place to ensure that our employees have the best possible experiences with all matters related to Human Resources.
• Plan, implement and monitor all annual employee evaluation processes. This would include interacting with the appropriate HR disciplines to make sure that our employees are developed and directed towards their personal goals that improve their career as well as the company.
• Craft policies that support internal promotion as well as monitor those policies.
• Develop an organizational development plan for the company, which would include skills gap analysis, organizational development and any DEI goals and plans.
• Manage a core competencies framework to ensure employee skills align with organizational goals. This includes partnering with departments to define and assess role-specific competencies.
• Lead workforce planning by forecasting future staffing needs and aligning hiring and development strategies to meet business goals.
• Oversee succession planning to ensure strong internal pipelines for key roles and support long-term leadership development across teams.
• Implement engagement feedback processes such as surveys, stay and exit interviews, and 30/60/90-day check-ins to improve retention and employee experience.
• Design and manage a mentorship program to support employee development and career growth through structured guidance and support.
• Use HR data and reporting to identify trends, reduce costs, and improve processes that support overall HR effectiveness.
• Conduct compensation analysis to ensure roles are competitively benchmarked and structured to attract and retain top talent.

When and Where:
This position is located at our Corporate Office 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:

• Minimum of 10 years’ management or HR experience required
• Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Technical or automotive background is a strong plus
• Passion for customer and company success
• Positive team player
• Thrives in a hands-on environment
• Self-motivated and solution focused
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Has high standards of performance for self
• 25% overnight travel required

Who We Want:

The Assembly Production Supervisor is the front line of leadership at the plant level. Their purpose is to oversee all operations within their area, ensuring that Safety, Quality, Delivery and production efficiencies meet the standards and expectation of internal and external customers. Our Supervisors are also morale builders and are responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees.

What You'll Do:

• Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
• Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving, and personal issues.
• Train team members’ on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
• Certify team members’ on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Ensures on time delivery is met according to customer demands, and scheduling.
• Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being.
• Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents (i.e. mis-hit, tool crash, etc..).
• Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Monitor production quality and throughput. Ensure that hour by hour boards, zone boards and other production monitoring systems are updated.
• Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur.
• Manages operations in accordance with attendance.
• Directs team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily task.
• Conducts tool box talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet.
• Follows Company procedures for production identification & traceability, containment of nonconforming material, inventory movements and production reporting.

When and Where:
This position is located at our Plant in Irving, TX.

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 equivalent required 
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred 
• Automotive manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• 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. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00 AM- 2:00 PM Monday - Friday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

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
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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. 
• High School Graduate or equivalent 

• 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.  

• 6 months quality experience 

• One year manufacturing experience preferred 

• 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. 

• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 

• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   

• Ability to use quality inspection tools 

• 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 Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• 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. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM Sunday - Thursday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

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
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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. 
• High School Graduate or equivalent 

• 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.  

• 6 months quality experience 

• One year manufacturing experience preferred 

• 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. 

• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 

• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   

• Ability to use quality inspection tools 

• 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 Want:
We are looking for a dynamic Training Facilitator who is passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed. As a Training Facilitator you will manage and deliver training experiences for employees at all levels of the organization, to provide new hires and incumbent team members with the knowledge, skills, and learning experiences necessary to meet the expectations for their various roles and responsibilities. 

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts New Hire Orientation for employees to prepare them to work safely, accurately, and to perform at rate while producing quality products for our customers.
• Deliver training in-person, virtually, or asynchronously with our computer-based training system.
• Teach learners the documented procedures for using technical equipment like gauges, HMI’s, aerial cranes, powered industrial lift trucks, and other equipment to ensure safe operation, compliance to our quality management system, and in support of all applicable, federal, state and local requirements.
• Evaluate, certify, and document employee’s ability to perform work required by our competency frameworks, Common Core and Manufacturing Training Checklists.
• Proctor knowledge checks, skilled trades testing, and other validation tasks to verify level of knowledge and comprehension for employees with integrity.
• Responsible for data entry of training activity and outcomes to maintain accurate and defensible training records.
• Provide accurate KPI’s & employee data to support Weekly Review of Training Needs and Skills Gaps with Top Leadership to address skill gaps.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, 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 diploma/GED required; higher education experience preferred
• Two years manufacturing experience required; leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrable public speaking, corporate training, or instructional facilitation experience required.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Professional speech and attitude while communicating with different genders, cultures, religions, beliefs, and ethnicities.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• 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
• Works with a sense of urgency to meet the needs of customers and demonstrates excellent customer service towards learners and colleagues.
• Strong time management skills to be able to balance preparation, instruction, grading, data entry and contingencies as they arise
• Knowledge of Challenge safety policies and their impact on team member wellness.
• Demonstrates professionalism through dress and appearance, written and verbal communication and language, and preparedness.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.

Who We Want:

Sets up and operates resistance spot welders and/or power press to weld, trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock by performing the following duties.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances and document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Ensures materials needed are present and requests or retrieves needed material when necessary.
• Positions parts against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications and contacts a team leader and/or quality inspector to discuss non-conformances.
• Cleans machines.
• Packs parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Completes tags to track the flow of product and identify operators performing work on the product.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and turns completed paperwork into the team leader.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:30 PM- 6:30 PM Sun-Thurs position located at our Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma or GED

Who We Want:

Sets up and operates resistance spot welders and/or power press to weld, trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock by performing the following duties.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances and document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Ensures materials needed are present and requests or retrieves needed material when necessary.
• Positions parts against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications and contacts a team leader and/or quality inspector to discuss non-conformances.
• Cleans machines.
• Packs parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Completes tags to track the flow of product and identify operators performing work on the product.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and turns completed paperwork into the team leader.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:30 PM- 10:30 PM M-F position located at our Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma or GED

Who We Want:

The primary responsibility of the Shipping Coordinator is to support oversight of Plant Materials staff members to ensure they are properly trained and following procedures set forth by the Materials Manager and Customer Service Supervisor. They have responsibility to assist in supporting the Customer Service Supervisor to achieve departmental objectives and customer satisfaction. This includes supporting the management of inventory levels, on-time shipment of finished goods, warehousing/shipping of goods, and customer service. 

What You'll Do:

• Order Processing – EDI and Manual
• G3PS Order Processing
• GMCCA Order Processing
• Assist with all Shipping Activities – Scanning, Labeling, Loading, Paperwork, etc.
• Accum Management
• Customer Contact
• On time delivery
• Packaging (Returnable and Expendable)
• Receiving Process – Standard and Subcontract
• Track Errors
• Assist with all Warehouse(s) Organization – Raw, Purchased, WIP and Finished Goods
• Inventory Analysis
• Cycle count inventories to ensure accuracy of 90% plus
• Ensure adequate inventories are maintained so Production can operate without stoppages

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, 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 Diploma required
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Materials Planner, Materials Scheduler or closely related role preferred
• Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred
• Previous experience in automotive industry preferred
• Computer experience required

Who We Want:

Sets up and operates resistance spot welders and/or power press to weld, trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock by performing the following duties.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances and document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Ensures materials needed are present and requests or retrieves needed material when necessary.
• Positions parts against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications and contacts a team leader and/or quality inspector to discuss non-conformances.
• Cleans machines.
• Packs parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Completes tags to track the flow of product and identify operators performing work on the product.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and turns completed paperwork into the team leader.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 4:00PM-12:30PAM M-F (Some Weekends required) position located at our Plant in Northlake, TX. 

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

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
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.

Who We Want:

The Supplier Operations Engineer is responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the quality organization as well as achieve a high state of supplier quality performance within our organizations.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to be flexible in high pressure situations. The role has a primary focus of monitoring suppliers to ensure they consistently deliver products and services that meet all specified requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Root cause investigation, identification, and the implementation and validation of permanent corrective actions
• Proficiency in communicating performance metrics and expectations for continuous improvement to suppliers
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Advanced Quality Planning tools, such as FMEA, Control Plan, Process Mapping, Gage Studies, and SPC
• Competence in Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• The ability to lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring project timelines and objectives are met while adhering to process requirements
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing the Advance Supplier Readiness process, supporting initiatives related to capacity increases, cost reduction, supplier-requested changes, and new product/process qualifications
• Independently drive suppliers to identify the true root causes of non-conformances using analytical tools and processes, ensuring the implementation and sustainability of permanent corrective actions
• Identify and develop inspection methods for monitoring critical characteristics of incoming parts, including inspection plans, and communication of results to both internal teams and suppliers
• Facilitate and lead training sessions in quality tools, including FMEA, SPC, DMAIC, MSA, and statistics
• Support the development and enhancement of business management methodologies and training materials related to design processes and improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing location on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8D verification, review CS1/CS2 containment process implementation at supplier)
• Join suppliers’ audits for new potential suppliers to be added in the supply base
• Independently develop acceptance sampling within incoming supplier lots (ASQ/Z1.4)
• Review supplier metric data and generate reports as needed to drive zero defect mentality within the supply base
• Drive preventative measures to minimize incoming defects through incoming inspection of all supplier material

When and Where:

• This will be a 7AM-5PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI

What You Need to Have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience establishing, auditing, leading, and maintaining an IATF quality system.
• Experience working as a QE, or SQE in a manufacturing environment utilizing an IATF quality system.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience in DFMEA, PFMEA, process control plans and technical process documentation.
• Trained in and have knowledge of root cause analysis, six sigma, CA processes. Experience working directly with suppliers.
• ASQ certification preferred. Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word).
• Six Sigma experience preferred.
• 5+ Years of related experience and/or training
• Up to 25% Travel

Who We Want:

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems.

What You’ll Do:

• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift 9:30PM-5:30AM S-TH 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView plus platforms.
• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
• 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 internal and external 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner.

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information.

Due to customer requirements, it is prohibited by federal export control laws from transferring controlled information and technology to “Foreign Persons” except as specifically authorized by the U.S. government. In the absence of such authorization, access to controlled information or technology must be limited to “U.S. Persons.” Accordingly, in order to comply with export control laws, the customer is required to verify a contractor’s status as being either a “U.S. Person” or a “Foreign Person.”

Who We Want:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full-cycle recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and setting up new hires for success. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will build and nurture relationships with hiring managers and prospective talent to fill open roles successfully and urgently with top talent.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process for multiple positions
• Identify and source qualified candidates through online channels
• Partner with leaders to help identify hiring needs and provide expertise in hiring and talent planning
• Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria
• Assess candidates to ensure they fit the company's future goals
• Maintain a variety of recruiting sources that provide appropriate candidate flow
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that take a longer-term approach
• Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers
• Keep records of recruitment materials and champion organized processes
• Analyze the organization's development to anticipate future hiring needs
• Help the company retain top talent with strong communication and process organization

When and Where:
This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
• Prior experience recruiting within the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent active listening abilities.
• Conceptual thinker with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and utilize resources effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership potential with a desire for ongoing personal and professional development.
• Passionate about building meaningful relationships and understanding the "why" behind a candidate’s experience.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset to meet hiring goals and support organizational success.
• Enjoys working closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective achievements.
• Comfortable navigating the ups and downs of the recruitment process with a positive attitude.
• Holds high standards of performance and accountability for actions, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Delivers work that is thorough, accurate, and dependable; maintains honesty and integrity in all interactions.
• Effectively resolves conflict by actively listening, staying solution-focused, and following through on resolution steps.
• Maintains strong, constructive working relationships and values feedback to enhance performance and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency to support the needs of the business.
• Maintains consistent attendance, manages time effectively, and ensures adequate coverage during absences.
• Uses work time productively, including timely breaks and lunches.

Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• 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. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday and 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM Sunday - Thursday position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

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 equivalent 
• 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.  
• 6 months quality experience 
• One year manufacturing experience preferred 
• 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. 
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   
• Ability to use quality inspection tools 
• 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 Want:

Responsible for machine standardization, launch, troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems. This is often accomplished in demanding situations with tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Development, testing and improvement of current machine standards.
• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for installation, controls issues and wiring upgrades on equipment, companywide. Assist in and occasionally lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.

When and Where:

This will be 3rd Shift, 10pm-6:30am M-F, position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• System integration experience of 2-3 years is preferred
• 5+ years of experience with PLC & HMI programming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, GuardLogix, panelview plus platforms.
• Design skills: Able to designing and creating prints
• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
• 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 internal and external 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

Who We Want:

The Press Production Supervisor is the front line of leadership at the plant level. Their purpose is to oversee all operations within their area, ensuring that Safety, Quality, Delivery and production efficiencies meet the standards and expectation of internal and external customers. Our Supervisors are also morale builders and are responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees.

What You'll Do:

• Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
• Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving, and personal issues.
• Train team members’ on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
• Certify team members’ on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Ensures on time delivery is met according to customer demands, and scheduling.
• Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being.
• Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents (i.e. mis-hit, tool crash, etc..).
• Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Monitor production quality and throughput. Ensure that hour by hour boards, zone boards and other production monitoring systems are updated.
• Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur.
• Manages operations in accordance with attendance.
• Directs team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily task.
• Conducts tool box talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet.
• Follows Company produces for production identification & traceability, containment of nonconforming material, inventory movements and production reporting.

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift  M-F 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 diploma or equivalent required 
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred 
• Automotive manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Who We Want:
We are looking for a dynamic Training Facilitator who is passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed. As a Training Facilitator you will manage and deliver training experiences for employees at all levels of the organization, to provide new hires and incumbent team members with the knowledge, skills, and learning experiences necessary to meet the expectations for their various roles and responsibilities. 

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts New Hire Orientation for employees to prepare them to work safely, accurately, and to perform at rate while producing quality products for our customers.
• Deliver training in-person, virtually, or asynchronously with our computer-based training system.
• Teach learners the documented procedures for using technical equipment like gauges, HMI’s, aerial cranes, powered industrial lift trucks, and other equipment to ensure safe operation, compliance to our quality management system, and in support of all applicable, federal, state and local requirements.
• Evaluate, certify, and document employee’s ability to perform work required by our competency frameworks, Common Core and Manufacturing Training Checklists.
• Proctor knowledge checks, skilled trades testing, and other validation tasks to verify level of knowledge and comprehension for employees with integrity.
• Responsible for data entry of training activity and outcomes to maintain accurate and defensible training records.
• Provide accurate KPI’s & employee data to support Weekly Review of Training Needs and Skills Gaps with Top Leadership to address skill gaps.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Irvine, TX.

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/GED required; higher education experience preferred
• Two years manufacturing experience required; leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrable public speaking, corporate training, or instructional facilitation experience required.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Professional speech and attitude while communicating with different genders, cultures, religions, beliefs, and ethnicities.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• 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
• Works with a sense of urgency to meet the needs of customers and demonstrates excellent customer service towards learners and colleagues.
• Strong time management skills to be able to balance preparation, instruction, grading, data entry and contingencies as they arise
• Knowledge of Challenge safety policies and their impact on team member wellness.
• Demonstrates professionalism through dress and appearance, written and verbal communication and language, and preparedness.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.

Who We Want:

Repack team members support production and customer requirements by repacking product from storage container into customer finished goods containers.  Team members follow procedures to ensure that customer quality, packaging and labeling requirements are met.

What You'll Do:

• Repack various parts into different containers.
• Print and label new containers via Plex.
• Complete one part number at a time.
• Communicate with supervision on daily objectives and repack requirements.
• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
• Understand and follows plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 11:00 PM- 7:00 AM Sunday - Thursday position located at our Plant in Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to read and write and understand work instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Ability to operate PC and scan gun.

Who We Want:

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I-IV team members.

What You'll Do:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mentor Automation Technician level I-IV members as well as Weld Technicians.
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician IV.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel). Perform tasks at an intermediate level with electrician supervision:
• Wiring harnesses
• Drive systems
• Relays
• Boards
• Motors
• Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications.
• Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio.
• TCP Verification.
• I/O Simulation.
• Move Creation/Modification.
• Zone Setups.
• Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting
• If needed, rebuild, or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
• Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
• MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
• Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
• Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
• Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds
• Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:30AM-2:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).
  • Excellent verbal communication skills (required).
  • Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.).
  • Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates).
  • Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates).
  • Knowledge of PLC systems and Intermediate programming methods (required).
  • Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required).
  • Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required).
  • Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).
  • Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).
  • Minimum 15 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or Equivalent experience and education (preferred).
  Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred
• ntermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.).
• Use the following equipment safely at an advanced level:
• Hand measuring tools
• Multi meters
• Amp meters
• Welding current meter
• Digital force gauge
• Micro-Ohm meter
• Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer).
• Understanding of shimming processes.
• Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
• Automation Technician V must demonstrate competency in all (3) of the below specialties:
• PLC Programming
• Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence)
• Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC
• Program Panel View (HMI)
• Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks
• Search, cross reference, and edit a program
• Troubleshoot HMI system
• Load program
• Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.)
• Replace system, set IP address, set system name
• Troubleshoot Valve Stacks
• Intermediate robot programming methods
• Load ID
• Gun Tuning
• Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks)
• Program robot offline (write routines)
• Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers
• Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes
• TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus)
• Creating offset positions
• Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders

Who We Want:

Sets up and operates resistance spot welders and/or power press to weld, trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock by performing the following duties.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances and document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Ensures materials needed are present and requests or retrieves needed material when necessary.
• Positions parts against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications and contacts a team leader and/or quality inspector to discuss non-conformances.
• Cleans machines.
• Packs parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Completes tags to track the flow of product and identify operators performing work on the product.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and turns completed paperwork into the team leader.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:30 PM- 2:30 PM M-F position located at our Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma or GED

Who We Want:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting on going analysis of the production process inputs and output to ensure that customer (internal and external) quality requirements are being achieved. 

What You'll Do:

• “Safe Launch” participant to constructively accept a detailed hand-off of product requirements from APQP QE.
• The “Safe Launch” hand-off process links the APQP QE and Current Production QE when the first MRD parts are being run. These QEs work together to obtain and complete the necessary quality system documentation, dimensional data, GP-12 support, and PTR/MRD packaging and labeling for shipment.
• Supporting the “Safe Launch” process also includes providing the plant communication linkage for a formal tooling buy-off process, including Run at Rate support and associated documentation to declare die/welder readiness for production. This is then followed by the preparation of all PPAP documentation for submission.
• Responsible for all plant level quality concerns for assigned product.
• Serve as direct point of contact for customer complaints.
• Manage Quality System for all changes after launch.
• Obtain “Master Samples” from 300-piece initial production run for Program archiving of Part Quality at start of production.
• Update Control Plans & FMEA as Issues Arise from the Floor or Customer.
• Issue Product Quality Check Deviations following direction from management.
• Provide timely acknowledgement responses to customer complaints.
• Provide formal documentation PRR/HTR, responses to the customer.
• Be a presence at the assembly plants to provide face-to-face interaction and ensure customer satisfaction while developing relationships.
• Understand how each part is utilized in the vehicle build and become the “expert” regarding what the customer expects from us as the supplier of this part.
• Provide the plant management with the “voice of the customer” and explain what key part attributes are important to manage on each part and why.
• Train plant level quality auditors and production team leaders on part-to-part concerns regarding acceptability, inspection methodology, and customer expectations.
• Direct Quality Technicians to provide supporting product quality documentation (Part Picture Visuals, Packaging Instructions, Gage Instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.), and floor support, as necessary.
• Provide plant with priorities for part improvement to ensure the most important attributes are addressed first, and stress continuous improvement.
• Address plant floor quality concerns as they arise, provide timely opinions for acceptability, and be able to provide the proper decision criteria for management to direct the part disposition.
• Champion problem control meetings for customer complaints, and attendees need to be accountable for their problem control responsibilities by area managers.
• The QE should be involved in monitoring daily part quality and spend time on the floor checking parts and auditing product and process to verify that customer requirements are met.
• Participate in the layered process audits.
• Implement new methods of inspection and control when required. (i.e.: enhanced containment techniques and documentation, SPC data, scheduled CMM runs or Roamer scans, etc.)
• The QE is responsible for supporting all QSB+ and TS requirements associated with his/her assigned part responsibilities.

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7:30AM-4:30PM M-F position located at our Plant/Corporate Office in Kansas City, Missouri 
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:

• Associate degree from a 2- or 4-year college
• 5 Years in related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Advance GD&T training
• Understanding of the Specific Customer Requirements
• Understanding the PPAP Process
• Understanding of the APQP Process
• Understanding of dimensional data and the ability to analyze and make decision
• Understand problem solving and all the involved core tools
• Communication written and verbal

Who We Want:

The Production Operator is responsible for loading component parts into automated assembly while adhering to quality and efficiency standards.

What You'll Do:

• Utilize PLEX to load inventory to the cell, load components, record production, pack per instruction, make labels and document issues with parts or machinery.
• Escalate down machinery, and poor-quality parts to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.
• Ensure that all products comply with check sheets and work instructions.
• Document inspection results, and non-conformances.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Continuously identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Cross train on various work centers as required
• All other duties as assigned

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:30 pm- 10:30 pm Monday-Friday 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required

Who We Want:

Plans and directs proper layout information for all products using customer required reporting formats.  Operates and maintains lab and equipment including CMM, gauge certifications, and hand tool calibrations (calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measurable tools).  Responsible for programming and operating CMM machines.  Conducts process capability studies and other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, material, and products.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks.
• Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non conformances and document and/or log all non-conformity.
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate.
• Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Conduct part and check fixture certifications and re-certification as required. Conduct all tasks required by customer self-certification programs i.e. GP-7, Match Check, GP-3, GP-8 certification, etc
• Maintains housekeeping of CMM lab. Maintain equipment and report any problems with equipment.
• Responsible for part and check fixture layout with written data which supports those parts and fixture are made to print for PPAP submission (not responsible for all tasks associated with part submission).
• Maintain and update part layout history files.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 12PM-830PM M-F position located at our Plant in Northlake, TX. 
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:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from a 4-year college or university preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Advance GD&T training
• PCDMIS Training
• PolyWorks Training
• Knowledge of Romer Scanning
• Plexus
• Microsoft Office

Who We Want:

Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; Document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding.
• Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks
• Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers.
• Installs any and all die protection devices

When and Where:

This will be a X Shift / 6PM-6AM Monday-Wednesday position located at our Plant in Holland, 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Metal Stamping experience preferred
• Die setting in stamping preferred
• Lock out tag out experience preferred
• Press operating experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sundays
• Ability to use basic Measurement skills
• Ability to use basic mathematics skills
• Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes.
• Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck

Who We Want:

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location.  Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained.  Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e., forklift)

What You'll Do:

• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Move material from location to location within the plant at prescribed frequencies and in the most efficient manner.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.

When and Where:

We have openings on ALL SHIFTS at our Plant in Holland, 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: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School diploma or GED
• One-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling work experience preferred
• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Ability to drive safely
• Strong organizational skills
• •  

Who We Want:

Repack team members support production and customer requirements by repacking product from storage container into customer finished goods containers.  Team members follow procedures to ensure that customer quality, packaging and labeling requirements are met.

What You'll Do:

• Repack various parts into different containers.
• Print and label new containers via Plex.
• Complete one part number at a time.
• Communicate with supervision on daily objectives and repack requirements.
• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
• Understand and follows plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday  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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to read and write and understand work instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Ability to operate PC and scan gun.

Who We Want:

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location.  Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained.  Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e. forklift)

What You'll Do:

• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday - Friday 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• High School diploma or GED
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling work experience preferred
• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work full time, up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Ability to drive safely
• Strong organizational skills

What You'll Do:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring product on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st shift / 6:00AM - 2:30PM Mon-Fri position located at our plant in Richmond, KY.

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Experience: Up to 90 days training required
• One (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 / 6AM-2:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, 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 equivalent
• 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.
• 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
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
• Ability to navigate teach pendant or flex pendant
• Ability to manually manipulate a robot or external axes
• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
• Ability to use hand tools properly
• Use of hand measuring tools (volt meters, micrometers, calipers, tape measures)
• Ability to practice and follow Challenge’s safety policy and procedures
• Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of issues
• Understanding of welding processes
• Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment

• 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.

Who We Want:

This position maintains, repairs, and assists in upgrades of highly automated robotic and non-robotic equipment. The following processes may be encountered: resistance welding of steel and aluminum, projection welding, MIG welding, robotic dispensing applications of body sealant and adhesive, drawn arc stud welding, flow drill, and various rivet assembly equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Read, interpret, and update electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics and other technical literature.
• Diagnose and repair faulty controls systems with a multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Modify, write, and troubleshoot robot programs.
• Participate in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Ability to apply common sense and deal with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Maintain and participate in housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 3PM-11:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, 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:

• 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.
• Technical Skills – Can read and interpret electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics, and other technical literature. Ability to use multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.  
• Understanding of electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs. Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment.   Proven mechanical and equipment repair skills.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety, environmental, LOTO and procedural guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe equipment, materials, or situations to supervision or management.
• Continuous Improvement - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills while sharing expertise with others.
• Quality – Understand, explain, and follow the company's Quality Policies while looking for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting cost.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Works well in group or by oneself in problem solving situations.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person if an alternate plan is needed. Looks for ways to conserve organizational resources.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes constructive feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect, inspires the trust of co-workers, and performs work ethically and with integrity. Upholds the organizational values. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences of others. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality/ Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative/ motivation - Volunteers enthusiastically, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles by setting and achieving challenging goals. Seeks increased responsibilities. Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.

Who We Want:

This position maintains, repairs, and assists in upgrades of highly automated robotic and non-robotic equipment. The following processes may be encountered: resistance welding of steel and aluminum, projection welding, MIG welding, robotic dispensing applications of body sealant and adhesive, drawn arc stud welding, flow drill, and various rivet assembly equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Read, interpret, and update electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics and other technical literature.
• Diagnose and repair faulty controls systems with a multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Modify, write, and troubleshoot robot programs.
• Participate in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Ability to apply common sense and deal with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Maintain and participate in housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6AM-2:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, 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:

• 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.
• Technical Skills – Can read and interpret electrical prints, wiring and ladder diagrams, schematics, and other technical literature. Ability to use multi-meter, oscilloscope, or other electrical testing equipment.  
• Understanding of electrical, robotic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs. Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment.   Proven mechanical and equipment repair skills.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety, environmental, LOTO and procedural guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe equipment, materials, or situations to supervision or management.
• Continuous Improvement - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills while sharing expertise with others.
• Quality – Understand, explain, and follow the company's Quality Policies while looking for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting cost.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Works well in group or by oneself in problem solving situations.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person if an alternate plan is needed. Looks for ways to conserve organizational resources.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes constructive feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect, inspires the trust of co-workers, and performs work ethically and with integrity. Upholds the organizational values. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences of others. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality/ Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative/ motivation - Volunteers enthusiastically, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles by setting and achieving challenging goals. Seeks increased responsibilities. Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.

Who We Want:

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems.

What You'll Do:

• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 6 AM - 3 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 
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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView plus platforms.
• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
• 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 internal and external 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain tools and tool room work area, inspects tools and equipment for wear or defects, notify of damage when needed. Maintains records of tool/equipment use.
• Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• References production orders in PLEX to weld product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
• Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools, equipment, and materials & maintains organization of supply cabinets & needs in tool room
• Maintains equipment through washing dies, cleaning and organizing the work area; including general housekeeping of work benches and work areas & removal of trash.
• May mark and identify tools and equipment using identification tag, stamp, or electric marking tool.
• Assist Die Repair Lead in working on dies performing simple job tasks such as drilling, grinding, sanding, tightening/loosening bolts and/or details.
• Provide basic supportive assistance at the press to the Die Repair Lead (ex - hand tools as needed)
• Use crane and or forklift as needed to preform cleaning or job tasks

When and Where:

This position is located at our Plant in Kansas City, Mo 

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
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
• Must be organized and team oriented
• Ability to use a variety of gauges (functional, go/no go) required
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 35 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than six (6) hours per day.
• Must be able to pass and maintain necessary Lock Out/Tag Out testing, Forklift Certification, and Crane Testing.
• May fill in for Die Setter/Steel Bay Attendant as needed
• Must have mechanical aptitude (take BMAT test)
• Must be able work overtime (up to 12 hrs.)
• Must have lockable toolbox with basic hand tools (ex- tape measure, Allen wrenches)
• Reliability regarding attendance and performance
• Adhere to all safety rules in the plant – including PPE requirements
• Must Supply resume when applying

Who We Want:

The Group Leader is the front line of leadership at the plant level.  Their purpose is to oversee all operations within their area (zone).  The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that Safety, Quality, Delivery, and production Efficiencies meet the standards and expectation of internal and external customers.  Group leaders are also morale builders and are responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees.  

What You'll Do:

•    Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
•    Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving, and personal issues.
•    Train team members’ on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
•    Certify team members’ on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
•    Ensures quality standards are met.
•    Ensures on time delivery is met according to customer demands, and scheduling.
•    Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being.
•    Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents (i.e. mis-hit, tool crash, etc..). 
•    Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.  
•    Monitor production quality and throughput.  Ensure that hour by hour boards, zone boards and other production monitoring systems are updated.  
•    Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur.
•    Manages operations in accordance with attendance.
•    Directs team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily task.
•    Conducts toolbox talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet.

When and Where:

This will be a 2 Shift / 3:00PM - 10:00PM M-F position located at our Plant in Kansas City, Missouri. 

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:

•    Minimum education: HS diploma or 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. 
•    Three to five years related experience in a supervisor position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    An Associate’s Degree or B.S degree from a 4 year college or university 
•    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.
•    Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
•    Basic Measurement and gage use skills
•    Manufacturing and quality experience 
•    Computer skills
•    Basic Math skills

Who We Want:

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location.  Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained.  Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e. forklift)

What You'll Do:

• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 730PM-6AM M-TH position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL. 

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:

• HS diploma or 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.
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling work experience preferred
• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Ability to drive safely
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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

Who We Want:

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location.  Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained.  Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e. forklift)

What You'll Do:

• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6AM-430PM M-TH position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL. 

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:

• HS diploma or 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.
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling work experience preferred
• Previous Hilo driving experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Ability to drive safely
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements and completes required paperwork. 

• References production orders in Plex to weld product per Job Element Sheet 

• Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally weighing more throughout assigned work center. Weld 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.  

• Completes work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable. 

• Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gauge 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.  

• Monitors material usage and floor stock to ensure accurate inventory. Notifies material handler when floor stock or inventory is low to prevent production interruptions.  

• Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.  

• Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required.  

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / AM-PM M-F position located at our Plant in Bridgeton, Mo. 

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 able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions. 

• Must have prior knowledge and familiarity of basic computer navigational skills. 

• One-year manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 

• Reliable regarding attendance and performance 
• Adhere to safety rules of the plant – including PPE requirements 
• Must be 18 years of age 

Who We Want:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full-cycle recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and setting up new hires for success. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will build and nurture relationships with hiring managers and prospective talent to fill open roles successfully and urgently with top talent.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process for multiple positions
• Identify and source qualified candidates through online channels
• Partner with leaders to help identify hiring needs and provide expertise in hiring and talent planning
• Work with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria
• Assess candidates to ensure they fit the company's future goals
• Maintain a variety of recruiting sources that provide appropriate candidate flow
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies that take a longer-term approach
• Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers
• Keep records of recruitment materials and champion organized processes
• Analyze the organization's development to anticipate future hiring needs
• Help the company retain top talent with strong communication and process organization

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 830AM-5PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
• Prior experience recruiting within the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent active listening abilities.
• Conceptual thinker with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and utilize resources effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership potential with a desire for ongoing personal and professional development.
• Passionate about building meaningful relationships and understanding the "why" behind a candidate’s experience.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset to meet hiring goals and support organizational success.
• Enjoys working closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective achievements.
• Comfortable navigating the ups and downs of the recruitment process with a positive attitude.
• Holds high standards of performance and accountability for actions, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Delivers work that is thorough, accurate, and dependable; maintains honesty and integrity in all interactions.
• Effectively resolves conflict by actively listening, staying solution-focused, and following through on resolution steps.
• Maintains strong, constructive working relationships and values feedback to enhance performance and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency to support the needs of the business.
• Maintains consistent attendance, manages time effectively, and ensures adequate coverage during absences.
• Uses work time productively, including timely breaks and lunches.

Who We Want:

Performs janitorial duties necessary to maintain and protect the assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures that external and internal appearance of a building is clean, organized and meets Company standards. 

What You'll Do:

• Follows standard work and daily checklists to ensure that all assigned tasks are performed to standard and meet expectations.
• Clean and make minor repair to building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains.
• Clean, sanitize, and stock restrooms/locker rooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture, sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Remove outside debris and maintain grounds as assigned.
• Maintain the landscape around the buildings and fence lines.
• Clean all windows indoors.
• Clean and sanitize lunchrooms floors, furniture, and counters.
• Other duties assigned by the Management.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM Monday - Friday 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Minimum 2 years of professional janitorial experience.

• 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.

• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Proven experience as janitor or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Familiarity with handyman and basic landscaping practices.
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness.
• Respectful and able to take direction.
• Able to work with little supervision

Who We Want:

The purpose of the role of Maintenance Manager is to lead maintenance employees of multiple disciplines, assign daily tasks, enforce company policies, and assist with maintenance tasks as needed. They will also develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure personnel follow established safety procedures and implement improvement projects. Maximize reliability, efficiency, and safety of equipment.
• Manage press, weld, crib maintenance supervisors and personnel. Oversee day-to-day operations and tasks to ensure smooth performance of overall operations.
• Ensure manpower is sufficient and properly trained to work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Maintain effective predictive and preventative maintenance programs by use of established metrics, planning, PM program, and predictive technologies.
• Ensure corporate standards are upheld and maintained.
• Install and/or modify manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Work with outside contractors when scope of repair is beyond in-house capabilities.
• Respond to production emergencies and down equipment. Oversee maintenance and repair of production and facilities equipment.
• Manage projects to provide prompt response to requests and issues from multiple departments.
• Implement best practice processes to increase productivity, quality, and output.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and recommend process improvements.
• Effectively communicate with corporate and plant teams to ensure effective outcomes.
• Ensure all communication is clear, concise, timely, and thorough.
• Ensure department participates and works effectively to meet corporate and plant cost metrics.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 5:30AM-3PM M-F position located at our Plant in Pontiac, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Technical Discipline strongly preferred
• Three to five years’ work experience in a maintenance leadership role required covering multiple shifts.
• Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs required
• Willingness and ability to obtain appropriate (hilo, crane, lift, etc.) operating licenses
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP system (Plex is a plus) experience
• Strong team building, decision-making, organization, multi-tasking, and people management skills

• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

• Demonstrates expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and ability to learn how to effectively use maintenance software to input data and research parts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure while navigating competing priorities and requirements.
• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards, and codes. Ability to read and understand complex diagrams.
• Organized, good multi craft background, able to motivate people, work in a team environment, relate well with people at all levels, cost conscious, good estimator, ambition to continuously improve self and work, self-motivated, reliable.
• Competent with computer software such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Plex is a strong plus).

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. 
• Analyze specification, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools to make and repair dies.  
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, and sets up and operations machine tools to make and repair dies.
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. 
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable. 
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms. 
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
• Heat treats tools or parts
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part. 
• Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts. 
• Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others. 
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment

When and Where:

This will be located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

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 able to obtain a hi-lo license. 
• Minimum of four years’ experience with approved trade school or 8 years’ experience
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

What You'll Do:

• Set up and change dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications.
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required 
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space 
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description 
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position 
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities 
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing. 
• Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding. 
• Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks 
• Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers. 
• Installs any and all die protection devices 

When and Where:

This will be located at our Plant in Kansas City, Missouri. 

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:

• Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy 
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy 
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture 
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description 
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; Document and/or log all non-conformity 
• Ability to use basic Measurement skills 
• Ability to use basic mathematic skills 
• Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes. 
• Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck  
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• Metal Stamping experience.
• Die setting in stamping.
• Lock out tag out experience.
• Press operating experience.

Who We Want:

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

What You'll Do:

• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machines and hand tools. 
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools using scrapers, emery cloths or power grinders. 
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. 
• Complete repairs on dies in the press. 
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance. 
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.

When and Where:

This will be located at our Plant in Kansas City, Missouri. 

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 equivalent (required).
• 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.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions. 
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday. 
• Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license. 

Who We Want:
We are seeking a temporary Workday Specialist to serve as a hands-on consultant supporting the implementation and ongoing buildout of our Human Capital Management (HCM) system as we transition from ADP to Workday. This individual will play a critical role during implementation leading up to our July 1 go-live, quickly learning our business processes and system design, and becoming the primary point of contact for continued system configuration post-launch. 

The ideal candidate brings deep Workday expertise, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and can independently execute system builds while collaborating closely with HR, Payroll, and business leaders. This person will help bridge the gap between implementation and steady-state operations by executing prioritized enhancements while internal teams ramp up on daily system usage.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary Workday subject matter expert during implementation and post go-live stabilization
• Partner with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into Workday business process configurations and system enhancements
• Continue system buildout post go-live, including workflows, business processes, reports, and configurations based on team direction
• Support the transition from ADP to Workday by learning current processes and ensuring accurate system alignment
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide hands-on support during and after implementation
• Assist with testing, validation, and issue resolution leading up to and following go-live
• Create and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and enhancements
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to ensure system functionality meets business requirements
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to internal team members as they are trained on day-to-day system operations
• Help prioritize and execute a defined backlog of system enhancements required to stabilize and optimize the platform

When and Where:
This is a temporary, full-time position (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) located onsite at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI. This role requires in-person support throughout implementation and post go-live activities. The assignment will conclude once the system is stabilized and operating in a sustainable state.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday experience, including system configuration and business process design
• Proven experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, preferably from go-live through stabilization
• Strong understanding of HCM systems, data structures, and integrations
• Experience transitioning from legacy HRIS platforms (such as ADP) to Workday is strongly preferred
• Ability to translate business needs into system solutions with minimal direction
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with team goals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information

Who We Want:

Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; Document and/or log all non-conformity
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding.
• Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks
• Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers.
• Installs any and all die protection devices

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM SUNDAY - THURSDAY 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Metal Stamping experience preferred
• Die setting in stamping preferred
• Lock out tag out experience preferred
• Press operating experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to use basic Measurement skills
• Ability to use basic mathematic skills
• Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes.
• Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck

Who We Want:

Plans and directs proper layout information for all products using customer required reporting formats.  Operates and maintains lab and equipment including CMM, gauge certifications, and hand tool calibrations (calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measurable tools).  Conducts process capability studies and other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, material, and products.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non-conformances and document and/or log all non-conformity.
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Conduct part and check fixture certifications and re-certification as required. Conduct all tasks required by customer self-certification programs i.e. GP-7, Match Check, GP-3, GP-8 certification, etc.
• Maintains housekeeping of CMM lab. Maintain equipment and report any problems with equipment.
• Responsible for part and check fixture layout with written data which supports that parts and fixture are made to print for PPAP submission (not responsible for all tasks associated with part submission).
• Maintain and update part layout history files.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM M-F 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• One to two years of related experience and/or training required
• 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.
• Has high standards of performance for self. 
• Take responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• It is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; it demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Take positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening to, staying focused on issues 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.
• He 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• I must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Basic GD&T training
• Basic understanding of PCDMIS
• Basic understanding of PolyWorks
• Knowledge of Romer Scanning
• Communication
• Microsoft office

Who We Want:

Repack team members support production and customer requirements by repacking product from storage container into customer finished goods containers.  Team members follow procedures to ensure that customer quality, packaging and labeling requirements are met.

What You'll Do:

• Repack various parts into different containers.
• Print and label new containers via Plex.
• Complete one part number at a time.
• Communicate with supervision on daily objectives and repack requirements.
• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
• Understand and follows plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10pm  -  6am SUN-THUR 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:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday 
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to read and write and understand work instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Ability to operate PC and scan gun.

Who We Want:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting on going analysis of the production process inputs and output to ensure that customer (internal and external) quality requirements are being achieved. 

What You'll Do:

• Safe Launch” participant to constructively accept a detailed hand-off of product requirements from APQP QE.
• The “Safe Launch” hand-off process links the APQP QE and Current Production QE when the first MRD parts are being run. These QEs work together to obtain and complete the necessary quality system documentation, dimensional data, GP-12 support, and PTR/MRD packaging and labeling for shipment.
• Supporting the “Safe Launch” process also includes providing the plant communication linkage for a formal tooling buy-off process, including Run at Rate support and associated documentation to declare die/welder readiness for production. This is then followed by the preparation of all PPAP documentation for submission.
• Responsible for all plant level quality concerns for assigned product.
• Serve as direct point of contact for customer complaints.
• Manage Quality System for all changes after launch.
• Obtain “Master Samples” from 300-piece initial production run for Program archiving of Part Quality at start of production.
• Update Control Plans & FMEA as Issues Arise from the Floor or Customer.
• Issue Product Quality Check Deviations following direction from management.
• Provide timely acknowledgement responses to customer complaints.
• Provide formal documentation PRR/HTR, responses to the customer.
• Be a presence at the assembly plants to provide face-to-face interaction and ensure customer satisfaction while developing relationships.
• Understand how each part is utilized in the vehicle build and become the “expert” regarding what the customer expects from us as the supplier of this part.
• Provide the plant management with the “voice of the customer” and explain what key part attributes are important to manage on each part and why.
• Train plant level quality auditors and production team leaders on part-to-part concerns regarding acceptability, inspection methodology, and customer expectations.
• Direct Quality Technicians to provide supporting product quality documentation (Part Picture Visuals, Packaging Instructions, Gage Instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.), and floor support as necessary.
• Provide plant with priorities for part improvement to ensure the most important attributes are addressed first, and stress continuous improvement.
• Address plant floor quality concerns as they arise, provide timely opinions for acceptability, and be able to provide the proper decision criteria for management to direct the part disposition.
• Champion problem control meetings for customer complaints, and attendees need to be accountable for their problem control responsibilities by area managers.
• The QE should be involved in monitoring daily part quality and spend time on the floor checking parts and auditing product and process to verify that customer requirements are met.
• Participate in the layered process audits.
• Implement new methods of inspection and control when required. (i.e.: enhanced containment techniques and documentation, SPC data, scheduled CMM runs or Roamer scans, etc.)
• The QE is responsible for supporting all QSB+ and TS requirements associated with his/her assigned part responsibilities.

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 6AM-430PM M-F position located at our Plant in Irving, TX. 
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:

• Associate degree from a 2- or 4-year college
• 5 Years in related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree from a 4-year college or university preferred
• 10 to 15 years related experience and/or training preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• 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.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Advance GD&T training
• Understanding of the Specific Customer Requirements
• Understanding the PPAP Process
• Understanding of the APQP Process
• Understanding of dimensional data and the ability to analyze and make decision
• Understand problem solving and all the involved core tools
• Communication written and verbal
• Plexus
• Microsoft Office

Who We Want:

Monitor raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and non-conforming materials and perform cycle counts to ensure all materials are properly verified and reflect reported inventory.  Resolve materials finished goods inventory issues by adjusting inventory counts maintained in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system – Plex.

What You'll Do:

• Perform daily counts of raw material, packaging material, finished goods, and non-conforming materials to ensure inventory accuracy on the manufacturing floor / plant warehouse.
• Verify materials / finished goods are stored / staged in proper locations through the facility. Conduct searches in order to locate misclassified inventory.
• Report discrepancies of over / under inventory amounts and / or damaged product using the company’s defined escalation process.
• Work collaboratively with production leaders and team members to research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Open cartons, bundles, and other containers to count items and / or weigh materials to determine quantity on hand.
• Assist in receiving and put away processes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure finished product is staged appropriately to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Breakdown boxes and pallets to fit shelving / put away locations.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 3:00 PM-11:00 PM Monday-Friday position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six months manufacturing experience
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a hilo license
• Ability to use basic mathematic skills
• Ability to operate PC and scan gun