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:

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician Trainees

What You’ll Do:

Demonstrate proficiency while troubleshooting automated welding cells to effect permanent change in order to eliminate cell down time.
Document and record all improvements and changes within the process in an ERP system.
Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
Mentor Auto and Weld Technicians
Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of weld technician
Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set-up coordinated with production
Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting using prints, multi meters, amp meters, etc
Perform, train and critique equipment preventative maintenance
Plex utilization (downtime codes, note entry, documentation, locating part listings/prints, etc.)
Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel)
Make proper connections of the following communication protocols: fiber optics, Ethernet, DeviceNet
Modify and perform basic programming of robots in all robotic applications such as ABB and Fanuc.
Advanced weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, Air over Oil systems, etc.)
Properly troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic systems
Troubleshoot and adjust weld fixtures
Basic understanding of hydraulic systems (process, functions, etc.)
Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications
Weld troubleshooting

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:30AM-2:30PM M-F or 2nd Shift 2:30PM-10.30PM position located at our Plant in Holland, Mi.

What You Need to Have:

High School Graduate or equivalent
Certification in Arc Flash training
Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses

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.

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