Full-Time

Die Setter

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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing

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Holland, MI, USA

Position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Metal Stamping experience preferred
  • Die setting in stamping preferred
  • Lock out tag out experience preferred
  • Press operating experience preferred
  • Has high standards of performance for self.
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
  • Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
  • Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
  • Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
  • Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
  • Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
  • Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
  • Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
  • Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
  • Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
  • Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
  • Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
  • Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
  • Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sundays.
  • Ability to use basic Measurement skills.
  • Ability to use basic mathematics skills.
  • Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes.
  • Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck.
Responsibilities
  • Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications.
  • 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 policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description.
  • Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; 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.
  • Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
  • Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding.
  • Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks.
  • Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers.
  • Installs any and all die protection devices.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides essential services such as automated assembly and various welding techniques, ensuring precise and efficient production of automotive components. It primarily serves Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, entering contracts to supply them with necessary parts and assemblies. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from its competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by its core 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 high-precision assembly specialists like Challenge Manufacturing.
  • AI integration in manufacturing enhances production efficiency and quality control for the company.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies offer opportunities to optimize operations and reduce costs.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost Asian countries pressures pricing and margins for Challenge Manufacturing.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge current processes at Challenge Manufacturing.
  • Stricter environmental regulations could necessitate costly upgrades to production facilities.

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 provides advanced welding techniques, including MIG and drawn arc stud welding.

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