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CNC Operator

Location:1401 S. Washington, Holland, MI 49423

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!

Who We Want:

The CNC Programmer Machinist is responsible for setup and build of tooling/die components to precise tolerances utilizing CNC technology by means of programming, setup, and operating a CNC machine. They will operate a CNC machine to produce parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. Challenge Mfg. Company offers newer and well-kept CNC equipment in a climate-controlled environment. Equipment includes Haas CNC Mills and Mitsubishi Wire EDM.

What You'll Do:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Operate computer numerically controlled machine (e.g., make, add, edit, N/C programs).
  • Test run programs prior to actual cutting operation to ensure programming is correct, as required.
  • Determine adjustment for cutting requirements to material being cut, as required.
  • Maintain/check file system for availability of resources prior to operation of machine.
  • Clean/deburr production parts (e.g., remove residue, burrs, sharp edges) prior to release from department, as required.
  • Resolve problems and determine parts to be cut working through inter organization coordination (e.g., planning, engineering, production, tooling), as required.
  • Accountable for producing quality parts and meeting efficiencies within the department.
  • Uses precision measuring equipment to ensure part meets specifications. Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records.
  • Attention to detail; maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
  • Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
  • Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
  • Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
  • Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
  • Ensures daily that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling, and workstation.
  • Perform all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift 2pm-10pm or 3rd shift 10pm-6am position located at our Plant in Holland, Mi.

What You Need to Have:

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.