Who We Want:

This position is responsible for plant layout, alterations, additions and /or repairs of electrical systems, light fixtures, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the building.

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools consistent with local and national codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. 
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current state electrical license to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Direct and train apprentices to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Run conduit inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.

When and Where:

This will be a X Shift / 5PM-3:30AM M-TH 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:

• Must be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays.
• Must be able to install electrical conduit and devices, performing all work from prints or general direction according to National Electrical Code and handle all other assignments associated with the electrical trade (mounting of electrical boxes, brackets, controls, switches, and safety hardware, etc.).
• Must be able to do electrical controls work PLC (revise or improve) with guidance from a Controls Engineer.
• Requires the ability to work in elevated position (from lifts, etc.)
• Must have a strong mechanical / electrical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical machine components, electronic circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand electrical principals and codes.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical meters and instruments such as brush recorders, multi-function meters, and programmable controls and associated equipment. Good computer skills are very important.
• Requires skill in the use of electrical hand tools.
• Must be able to perform the electrical Preventative Maintenance (PVM) on all plant equipment.
• Must know and follow established safety procedures including a working knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA.

• 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.
• HS Diploma or GED plus four years of experience as an industrial electrician (Challenge Mfg. Company offers an apprenticeship program)
• State Licensed Electrician / Journeyman Card holder preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in and/or servicing manufacturing environments as an Industrial Electrician required

Who We Want:
Challenge Mfg. Company’s Internship Program allows students to obtain real world work experience through technical and software exposure. This exposure is granted through individual projects, hands-on tasks on the plant floor, and much more. Challenge Mfg. Company prides itself on giving students a head start on experience in the Automotive Industry to enhance their future. 

We are currently looking for a Press Maintenance Intern to join our team! 

What You'll Do:

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7am - 4pm M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

What You Need to Have:

• Must be pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree related to Manufacturing Maintenance from a accredited college or university
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the Internship program
• Must have superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in global manufacturing environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools consistent with local and national codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problems
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Learn from Electrician II and III to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Run conduit inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

When and Where:

This will be a Y Shift /5:00 AM- 5:00 PM Friday-Sunday 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:

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
• Must be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays.
• Must be able to do electrical controls work PLC (revise or improve) with guidance from a Controls Engineer
• Must have a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical machine components, electronic circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand electrical principals and codes.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical meters and instruments such as brush recorders, multi-funciton meters, and programmable controls and associated equipment. Good computer skills are important.
• Requires skill in the use of electrical hand tools.
• Must be able to perform the electrical Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all plant equipment.
• Must know and follow established safety procedures, including a working knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA.
• Must be able to pass necessary electrician testing and LOTO certification.

Who We Want:

The Maintenance Supervisor assists the Department Manager with monitoring, planning, and implementing maintenance work activities to support production, preventive maintenance, and other assigned tasks.  The maintenance group leader monitors Quality, Safety, and Efficiency of the maintenance team to ensure that customer (internal and external) needs are met.  Maintenance Supervisors are also moral builders and responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees and solve problems as a team.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
• Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving.
• Teaches, trains, and keeps accurate records of training.
• Ensures all quality standards are met.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance activities are performed properly and on-time.
• 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 mishits that occur on tools.
• Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Manages maintenance team operations in accordance with expectations for safety, quality, performance, and attendance.
• Supports team members with completion of daily tasks.
• Conducts toolbox talks daily to ensure proper and consistent communication.

When and Where:

This will be a X Shift, M-TH 6pm-6am position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university or HS Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of maintenance 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.
• Precision measurement skills using measure devises such as micrometers.
• Intermediate computer skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Intermediate mathematic and blueprint reading skills
• Team building skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Who We Want:

Maintenance of stamping press equipment and related equipment.  Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components. Have an understanding PLC logic with the ability to read its functions and the ability to trouble shoot with it. Understand the operation of press equipment and related equipment. Assist facilities with electrical projects.  Assist Maintenance Mechanic when needed. 

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshooting press area equipment issues fast and correctly.
• Develop a plan for repairing the equipment communicating the solution to their supervisor and implementing it.
• Able to communicate with others when they need help to complete the repair in a timely manner.
• Minimize equipment downtime to support production.
• 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.

When and Where:

This will be a Z Shift / 5PM-5AM F-SU 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.
• 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.