Weld Fabricator

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!

About the Role

To weld and fabricate parts in accordance with job specifications and per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, work orders to plan, layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Set up and operate welding equipment to weld, repair, join, or fabricate parts by working off blueprints, sketches, or verbal orders.
• Perform seam finishing, component fit-up, drilling and tapping, and other minor machining functions; recommends tooling needed to save time.
• Move material with appropriate equipment throughout the work area as needed (forklifts and crane, etc.).
• Complete standard job sheets for each job.
• Report any discrepancies in material to management.
• Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, giving special attention to safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Three or more years of related work 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.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of and experience with TIG, MIG, stick welding, riveting, and soldering, as well as calipers and multiple measuring devices.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, stick welding of steel required.
• Proficiency in welding of aluminum and copper preferred.
• Proficiency in hand grinding, drilling, anchoring, and rigging required.
• Ability to create drawings from verbal direction.
• Ability to properly specify and size appropriate materials for project.
• PC literacy in basic programs.
• Literacy and reading comprehension a must.
• Basic math skills.
• Press brake and shear experience preferred.

Qualities We Value

• High standards of performance for self; takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• 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 the 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 a sense of urgency to meet the needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job; rotates through all job responsibilities and maintains knowledge and skills to perform the job effectively.
• Ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in a constructive/objective manner; views change as a learning opportunity.
• Looks for the 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 work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday when required.

Schedule

Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday when required.

Location

This position is located at our Plant 4, Holland, MI.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) program, providing shares of the Company annually as an additional retirement benefit.