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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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:

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:

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair powered industrial equipment (Electric and Propane).    Perform preventative maintenance on powered industrial equipment.  Perform preventative maintenance on Hilo batteries.  Conduct training and certification of Material Handlers.  Assist Fabricators and participate in installation of new equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair powered industrial equipment.      
• Perform preventative maintenance on powered industrial equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on Hilo batteries
• Preventative maintenance is performed monthly on all powered industrial equipment.
• Addresses issues with safety inspection fails on a daily basis. Hydraulic hose replacement. 
• Respond to emergency repairs to powered industrial equipment.
• Utilize and generate reports in Total Trax.
• Conduct training and certification of Material Handlers.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM S-TH 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. There will be a training period of 1-2 weeks before transitioning to the 3rd shift schedule.

What You Need to Have:

• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot using mechanical and electrical prints
• Ability to use hand tools properly
• Ability to operate tool room equipment (lathe, Bridgeport, drill press)
• Ability to practice and follow Challenge’s safety policy and procedures
• Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of issues
• Strong understanding of mechanical processes
• Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment
• Ability to train and instruct
• 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.
• Flexible to work alternate hours, as needed.
• 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.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Mechanical certification in powered industrial equipment repair (Hilo, scissor lift, man lift)
• Total Trax or similar reporting system

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must possess a forklift service technician certificate, or successfully complete a forklift service technician training within 3 months
• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses
• Must be able to pass basic mechanical aptitude test (BMAT)
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)

• 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:
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 HR Intern to join our team! 

What You'll Do:

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift 8am - 5pm M-F position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree related to Human Resources 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. 

Who We Want:

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Learning and Development will create innovative, enduring workforce development solutions to meet the organizations’ talent-related business challenges and help our team members advance their skillsets, knowledge, and capabilities. Human-centered design thinker that creates environments that drive personal and business success utilizing expert-level data analytics, performance management initiatives, create engagement, as well as talent development strategies.

What You'll Do:

• Demonstrated experience navigating a fast paced, dynamic working environment
• Demonstrated project management experience with multiple stakeholders prioritizing and delegating projects/tasks
• Demonstrated team leadership, partnership, influencing and communication experience
• Conduct assessments and analyses to define performance, skill and knowledge gaps and recommend training and development to drive individual and company-wide capability and performance improvement
• Responsible for training logistics and data integrity within the Learning Management System (LMS). Conducts annual needs assessment by administering surveys, focus groups, one-on-one interviews. Reviews outcomes to develop leadership and learning curriculum for the coming year. Establishes operational and performance tools and metrics to measure and support learning and development initiatives and programs, drives priorities and measures outcomes and efficacy
• Knowledge of statistical analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics and knowledge of statistical significance), quantitative research, and experience gathering and interpreting data
• Provides oversight to the Learning and Development team by supervising, guiding, and directing employees to optimize output and team collaboration. Ensures that all team members are equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their objectives. Using the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their team’s level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards. Influences and effectively communicates to key stakeholders on the progress of programs, program budgets and design in a timely manner
• Identifies organization-wide and business-specific learning and development needs through needs assessment; develops and implements strategic initiatives and solutions by creating, leading, and growing a world-class learning and development program.
• Ensures all learning and development programs and processes incorporate company policies and values while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead the incorporation of the most effective learning and development modalities and strategies including gamification, simulations, and AI learning, when and where possible.
• Develops and drives communication, awareness and support of learning and development initiatives and expectations throughout the organization. Assumes prime responsibility for leading organizational improvement efforts to onboarding systems to increase “speed to productivity” for new hires across the organization.
• Responsible for budgeting and overall financial management of learning and development programs

When and Where:

This will be a day shift (M-F 8am – 5pm)  position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.  This position requires travel to other locations and may require non-traditional working hours to achieve results.

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:

• BA or BS Degree in Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Education, Business Administration or Related field Required.
• 5+ years’ experience managing a training and development team at the corporate level
• 5+ years’ experience designing and delivering leadership and management programs, to include increasing levels of responsibility in the learning and development space required. 7+ years’ experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in managing HR systems in partnership with HRIS to enable key Talent  and Learning processes (e.g., LMS, performance and development systems, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning methodology practices, instructional design, and measuring effective learning and development programs
• Up-to-date knowledge and proficiency in the types and uses of technology in modern corporate learning and development
• Written, verbal, and presentation; ability to engage, inspire and influence people
• Actively engages in talent management practices (selection, promotion, development, and engagement) to cultivate a workforce that is well aligned with current and emerging talent needs
• Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Project management skills including planning, logistics, and program management and scheduling. Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, with proven ability to assess competing priorities in a high energy, fast paced environment. Strong organizational skills. PMP certification preferred, but not required
• Strategic planning and interfacing throughout the product lifecycle especially for complex or critical products. Impact of regulatory changes on internal processes or products. Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy
• Leads through analysis of situations with appropriate attention to detail and the big picture including consideration of impact at multiple levels of the system
• Up to 20% overnight travel required

Who We Want:

The Ideal team member maintains the team’s goals by working collaboratively with Group Leaders and Team Members to drive continuous improvement.  This position works collaboratively with Group Leader and Team Members to ensure quality concerns are identified and escalated according to the company’s quality process, ensuring highest quality products are delivered to internal and external customers.  This Team Lead consistently acts and behaves in a manner that supports a team-focused organization, effectively working to manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

What You'll Do:

• The Team Leader helps facilitate the work activities of the department and ensures that work activities are being performed according to policy, procedure and process. 
• Team Leaders help to ensure that safety, quality and productivity requirements are being achieved by:
• First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist
• Escalating issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur,
• Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.)
• Working on continuous improvement projects
• Oversees personnel that are loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts, inspecting for damaged packaging,
• Ensure safe operation of equipment by team members
• 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
• Track and communicate status for inbound/outbound truck schedules.
• Constant communication with supervisor and fork lift drivers.
• Verify EDI requirements and setup/manage loads
• Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed
• Spot check the labeling of staged containers throughout the day.
• Enforce FIFO procedures that are set in place
• Understand and follow plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.
• Responsible for performing incidental work activities associated with all job functions within the department / work area
• Responsible for providing relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks / lunch periods.
• May required to perform work normally assigned to production operators and / or hilo drivers to cover absenteeism / labor shortage.  

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:00pm-6:30am 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
• 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 (preferred)
• 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 Senior Technical Trainer – Robotics & PLC Automation is responsible for delivering and scaling hands-on technical training programs that build plant capability in: 

• Fanuc, ABB, and Kawasaki robotic systems 

• PLC programming and industrial controls 

• Automated manufacturing equipment troubleshooting 

• Electrical, safety, and robotics cell operation 

This role is a key driver of technical workforce development across all plants, ensuring operators, technicians, and maintenance teams have the skills to safely program, support, and improve automated production systems. This position serves as the organization’s lead technical trainer for robotics and controls, building standardized training pathways, supporting new automation launches, and reducing downtime through capability building.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver instructor-led and hands-on training for industrial robotics platforms for Fanuc, ABB and Kawasaki systems 

• Teach robot fundamentals such as teach pendant navigation, program creation and editing, tool and frame setup, motion instruction and cycle optimization, cell start-up and recovery procedures 

• Train teams in robotic safety standards, interlocks, and safe work practices inside automated cells 

• Develop and deliver training in PLC-controlled manufacturing environments, including PLC fundamentals and architecture, ladder logic interpretation, input/output troubleshooting, sensor and actuator diagnostics, and fault recovery and downtime response 

• Partner with engineering and maintenance to align training with plant controls standards  

• Build structured technical learning pathways for maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and manufacturing engineers 

• Create certification-style training programs that validate hands-on competency, not just completion 

• Develop practical learning tools such as programming exercises, troubleshooting simulations, equipment start-up checklists, job aids and quick-reference guides 

• Support new equipment launches by training teams before production ramp-up 

• Use training outcomes to drive measurable plant impact, including reduced automation downtime, faster troubleshooting response, improved safety in robotic environments, and Increased internal technical capability 

• Evaluate skills using practical assessments, demonstrations, and performance-based validation 

• Maintain training documentation and competency records through the LMS 

• Partner with plant leadership to identify automation skill gaps and deploy targeted development plans 

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 8AM-5PM 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:

• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience, with significant exposure to automation and controls environments 

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical training experience in robotics, PLCs, or industrial automation 

• Demonstrated ability to train and support Fanuc robotic programming and operation, ABB robotic systems and automation cells, and Kawasaki robotics programming and troubleshooting 

• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in a production environment 

• Knowledge of ladder logic fundamentals, control system diagnostics, Industrial electrical systems, and automation fault response 

• Ability to teach PLC concepts clearly to technicians and plant teams 

• Proven ability to teach complex technical concepts to diverse plant audiences 

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and instructional delivery skills 

• Comfortable training directly on the floor, in labs, and in classroom environments 

• Fanuc HandlingTool or iRProgrammer certification 

• ABB RobotStudio training experience 

• Kawasaki Robotics programming credentials 

• Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC coursework 
• OSHA/RIA robotic safety training 
• 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. 

• 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. 

• Strong communication skills 

• Strong time management skills 

• Comfortable presenting in front of audiences and Executive Team 

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 3rd Shift / 10pm-6am Su-Th 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:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring up to 1,000 Ton Automatic presses ensuring quality stampings are produced per the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production orders and engineering specifications.  Performs necessary quality checks, records information in PLEX (Enterprise Resource Planning system -ERP) and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• References production orders in Plex to stamp product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
• Select and load correct coils in stamping press in order to produce a quality stamping.
• Frequently lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to xx pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press 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.  Uses personal computer (PC), Plex system, keyboard, and mouse.
• Completes on-line work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable and all visual inspection and gage requirements are being met.
• Visually inspects parts from stamping press per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gage 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.
• 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 (hourly count boards).
• Meets daily production requirements.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6AM-2PM 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 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.
• One year of 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.
• 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 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
• 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.

Who We Want:

The Ideal team member maintains the team’s goals by working collaboratively with Group Leaders and Team Members to drive continuous improvement.  This position works collaboratively with Group Leader and Team Members to ensure quality concerns are identified and escalated according to the company’s quality process, ensuring highest quality products are delivered to internal and external customers.  This Team Lead consistently acts and behaves in a manner that supports a team-focused organization, effectively working to manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

What You'll Do:

• The Team Leader helps facilitate the work activities of the department and ensures that work activities are being performed according to policy, procedure and process. 
• Team Leaders help to ensure that safety, quality and productivity requirements are being achieved by:
• First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist
• Escalating issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur,
• Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.)
• Working on continuous improvement projects
• Oversees personnel that are loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts, inspecting for damaged packaging,
• Ensure safe operation of equipment by team members
• 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
• Track and communicate status for inbound/outbound truck schedules.
• Constant communication with supervisor and fork lift drivers.
• Verify EDI requirements and setup/manage loads
• Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed
• Spot check the labeling of staged containers throughout the day.
• Enforce FIFO procedures that are set in place
• Understand and follow plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.
• Responsible for performing incidental work activities associated with all job functions within the department / work area
• Responsible for providing relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks / lunch periods.
• May required to perform work normally assigned to production operators and / or hilo drivers to cover absenteeism / labor shortage.  

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2pm-10pm 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
• 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 (preferred)
• 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.