Who We Want:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

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

Who We Want:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7:30AM-4:30PM M-F position located at our Plant/Corporate Office in Kansas City, Missouri 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Associate degree from a 2- or 4-year college
• 5 Years in related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Has high standards of performance for self.
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Advance GD&T training
• Understanding of the Specific Customer Requirements
• Understanding the PPAP Process
• Understanding of the APQP Process
• Understanding of dimensional data and the ability to analyze and make decision
• Understand problem solving and all the involved core tools
• Communication written and verbal

Who We Want:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 6 AM - 3 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView plus platforms.
• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
• Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of internal and external customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
• Must be organized and team oriented
• Ability to use a variety of gauges (functional, go/no go) required
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 35 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than six (6) hours per day.
• Must be able to pass and maintain necessary Lock Out/Tag Out testing, Forklift Certification, and Crane Testing.
• May fill in for Die Setter/Steel Bay Attendant as needed
• Must have mechanical aptitude (take BMAT test)
• Must be able work overtime (up to 12 hrs.)
• Must have lockable toolbox with basic hand tools (ex- tape measure, Allen wrenches)
• Reliability regarding attendance and performance
• Adhere to all safety rules in the plant – including PPE requirements
• Must Supply resume when applying

Who We Want:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

•    Minimum education: HS diploma or GED
•    Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications. 
•    Three to five years related experience in a supervisor position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    An Associate’s Degree or B.S degree from a 4 year college or university 
•    Has high standards of performance for self.  
•    Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. 
•     Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
•    Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. 
•     Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
•    Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
•    Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. 
•     Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
•    Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  
•    Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
•    Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
•    Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
•    Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
•    Basic Measurement and gage use skills
•    Manufacturing and quality experience 
•    Computer skills
•    Basic Math skills

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

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

Who We Want:

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

What You'll Do:

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

When and Where:

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

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions. 
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday. 
• Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license. 

Who We Want:

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 / 3pm - 11:30pm M-F (overtime as needed) position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

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

Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility to perform initial visual quality check on metal stampings, while efficiently packing stampings in appropriate containers in order to ensure a quality product is available to internal and external customers.  Performs additional quality checks as necessary, records information in PLEX (ERP - enterprise resource data planning system) and performs general utility work to ensure production schedules are met.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• References production orders in Plex to weld product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
• Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 60 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press Packing 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 previous operation 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 Y Shift / 5am - 5pm F-Sun position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Six-month 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 full time, 40 hours per week.
• 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
• Ability to use grinders
• 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 to perform initial visual quality check on metal stampings, while efficiently packing stampings in appropriate containers in order to ensure a quality product is available to internal and external customers.  Performs additional quality checks as necessary, records information in PLEX (ERP - enterprise resource data planning system) and performs general utility work to ensure production schedules are met.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• References production orders in Plex to weld product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
• Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 60 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press Packing 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 previous operation 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 X Shift / 5pm - 5am M-Th position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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 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.

• Six-month 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 full time, 40 hours per week.
• 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
• Ability to use grinders
• 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 running and monitoring up to 800 Ton Secondary stamping presses, ensuring quality stampings are produced per the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production orders and engineering specifications.  Activates press in and monitors stamping runs.  Performs 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 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 blank steel sheets in stamping press in order to produce a quality stamping.
• Frequently lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 40 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 Y Shift / 5am - 5pm F-Sun position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Previous stamping press operation experience preferred.
• 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 
• 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 primary responsibility of a Quality Auditor is to plan, conduct, and report on product, process, and second-party audits.

What You'll Do:

• Perform document review in preparation for and during audits.
• Support corporate internal audit leadership in definition of audit criteria and scope of audits.
• Prepare and communicate audit agenda.
• Lead and execute internal audits, collecting and verifying objective evidence.
• Determine and record audit findings, including conformities and non-conformities (i.e. separate findings or combined findings into one finding)
• Conduct audit closing meeting to report and communicate audit findings and non-conformities to plant management.
• Prepare and distribute final audit reports to auditees and upper management.
• Mentor and coach personnel in quality system requirements as required.
• Support manufacturing locations throughout external audits as needed (includes planning through problem solving phases).
• Monitor and report plant level audits including but not limited to layered process audits and product audits.
• Provide administrative support for manufacturing locations in submission of external audit finding responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st shift M-F position located at our Plant 7 office in Kansas City, MO. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years quality experience involved with the maintenance of quality management systems and internal or external auditing.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Certificate preferred
• Technical Skills & Knowledge:
  • Core tools knowledge preferred
  • Understanding of risk-based thinking
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Plex is a strong plus).
• Soft Skills & Work Ethic;
  • Ability to effectively manage time and work with a sense of urgency.
  • Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
  • High standards of performance, accountability, honesty, and integrity.
  • Adaptability to change and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness to travel at least 25%.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare a systematic approach to the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and related facilities.
• Performs minor carpentry, painting, and plumbing maintenance work. Oversees the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Clean and repair building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of buildings do not deteriorate.
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with building systems, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure that the building is properly maintained.
• Performs janitorial duties, when necessary:
  • 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.

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED 
   
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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
• 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.

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.