Full-Time

Tool & Die Maker I: Non-Journeyperson

Updated on 5/14/2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Global Tier 1 automotive structures supplier

Automotive & Transportation

Entry

Kansas City, MO, USA

Requirements
  • Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.
  • Minimum of four years’ experience with approved trade school or 8 years’ experience
  • Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process.
  • Analyze specification, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools to make and repair dies.
  • Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
  • Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
  • Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
  • Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
  • Heat treats tools or parts
  • Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
  • Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts.
  • Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing stands out as a prime employer within the automotive industry due to its leadership in deploying advanced manufacturing technologies and high-speed progressive stamping. The company excels in ensuring quality production through automated assembly and various welding techniques, affirming its position as a top Tier 1 supplier. This focus on cutting-edge technology and quality control makes it a highly desirable workplace for those passionate about automotive manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

41%