Weld Mechanic I
Who We Are:
Challenge’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!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. In addition, build and re-build equipment for various manufacturing needs
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools
- Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes
- Troubleshoot, isolate and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment
- Use the following equipment safely: Basic Level
- Hand Tools
- Hand and Surface Grinders
- Wheel Puller
- Torches
- Pipe Threader
- Hydraulic Jack
- Welders
- Scissor Lift
- Boom Lift
- Lathe
- Forklift
- Milling Machine
- Drill Presses
- Basic troubleshooting of both welding equipment and systems
- 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
- Basic knowledge of welding applications (MIG, Spot, Stud, etc.)
- Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic level II or level III)
- Basic level robotic experience (robot movements, navigate/troubleshoot common basic level issues utilizing the teach pendant
- Basic level knowledge of lubrication processes (functionality, correct type, when to use)
- Ability to use common hand measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, feeler gages, etc)
When and Where:
This position is located at our Plant in Pontiac, Michigan.
Opening is for 3rd Shift - Hours are Monday - Friday 10:00pm - 6:00am with strong possibility for overtime.
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.
- Minimum of two (2) years of Machine Repair experience
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics experience
- Basic understanding of relevant Robotic controls and processes
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without written notice.
What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
