Full-Time

Weld Destruct

Posted on 8/17/2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Entry, Junior

Spartanburg, SC, USA

1st Shift M-F position located at our Plant in Spartanburg, SC.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Safety shoes (ie. composite, carbon, or steel toed shoes)
  • Prior metrics and standard measurements knowledge
  • Ability to tear apart a weld
  • Knowledge of how to operate pneumatic and power tools.
  • Basic computer navigational skills
  • Comprehensive abilities
  • Ability to use basic math skills
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Uses hand tools such as but not limited to air chisel, chop saw, plasma cutters, grinders, hammer drill, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
  • Use of visual aids and computer programs.
  • 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 policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
  • Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non-conformance’s and document and/or log all non-conformity.
  • 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.
  • Supports productions on the processes that are appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
  • Uses hand tools such as but not limited to cutter, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
  • Uses power tools such as but not limited to air-hammer, chop saw, plasma cutter, and hand grinder.
  • Inspects materials, parts or products for conformance to specifications and contacts the Supervisor to discuss non-conformances.
  • Operates cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds. Along with the use of nitric acid, in order to conduct acid and measurement tests with lecoscope.
  • Uses measurement tools such as but not limited to calipers and micrometers to ensure adequate welds of parts or products.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork to inform Weld Technicians of part failure for equipment repair and/or service.
  • Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
  • Enters data into graphs and charts that are given by engineering.
  • Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork, records data, and turns completed paperwork into Supervisor
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing focuses on high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry, providing services like automated assembly and various welding techniques to Tier 1 manufacturers. The company stands out due to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which encourages employee ownership and collaboration. With around 3,000 employees and 1,500 industrial robots across twelve locations, Challenge Manufacturing aims to be the best global supplier of automotive structures while upholding values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares

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