Press Mechanic 3rd shift

About Us

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Responsibilities

• Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.
• Complete all tasks required of a Press Maintenance Mechanic I.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter.
• Apply advanced knowledge of press operation and functionality.
• Apply advanced knowledge of lubrication systems (operation & functionality).
• Assess bearing/motor life (lubrication, how to tell when bearing needs lube, if there is too much lubrication, not enough, etc.).
• Repair/replace/troubleshoot press mechanical components (with guidance from press maintenance mechanic level III).
• Read mechanical and electrical prints for troubleshooting.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skillset when working on mechanical issues.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skillset when working on electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment.
• Use the following equipment safely: Hand Tools, Hand and Surface Grinders, Wheel Puller, Torches, Pipe Threader, Hydraulic Jack, Welders, Scissor Lift, Boom lift, Lathe, Forklift, Milling Machine, Drill Presses, and Basic Rigging knowledge.
• Provide coaching and direction to Press Maintenance Mechanics level I.
• Help develop specific maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production equipment and tools.
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of Machine Repair experience (required).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Machine Repair experience (preferred).
• Robotics training (preferred).
• Press specific training (preferred).
• Journeyman card or Machine Repair Journeyman Apprenticeship Completion or equal education/contact hours (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.

Schedule

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM 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 regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Benefits

As an employee-owned company, Challenge offers an ESOP program that provides shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares serve as an additional retirement benefit that grows during your time at Challenge.