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About Challenge Manufacturing:

At Challenge Manufacturing, we are dedicated to achieving operational excellence through the empowerment of our employee-owners. As a prominent tier 1 supplier of intricate metal assemblies for the global automotive sector, we strive to deliver innovative solutions that pave the way for future mobility. We believe that the most effective ideas stem from diverse perspectives, and it is this combination of individual insights and collaborative teamwork that enables us to tackle any challenge. Our team members take pride in their contributions and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork on a daily basis.

Challenge Manufacturing is honored to be among the largest employee-owned automotive firms in North America. One of the many advantages of being part of our team is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows us to distribute shares of the company to all employee-owners annually. This program serves as an additional retirement benefit that appreciates over time, allowing our employee-owners to share in the success of Challenge.

Role Overview:

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct initial visual quality inspections on metal stampings while efficiently packing these components into suitable containers to ensure a high-quality product for both internal and external customers. Additional quality checks may be performed as required, with relevant information recorded in the PLEX system (ERP - enterprise resource planning).

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute all tasks necessary to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Reference production orders in PLEX to process products according to the Job Element Sheet (JES).
• Regularly lift, move, and position materials weighing up to 60 pounds, with assistance for heavier items, throughout the assigned work area. Press packing tasks involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Select appropriate racks or bins for packing and storing parts for subsequent processes.
• Accurately pack components in designated containers following packaging instructions to meet customer specifications, ensuring compliance with labeling requirements.
• Complete online work center and operator inspection documentation to confirm process stability and adherence to visual inspection and gauge standards.
• Conduct visual inspections of parts from previous operations in accordance with Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to verify proper form, fit, and function.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by performing regular housekeeping duties.
• Cross-train on various work centers as needed.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation, including hourly count boards.
• Achieve daily production goals.

Shift Details:

This position operates on a C Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday/Saturday and 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM Sunday/Monday.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours daily and physically capable of performing essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

We provide 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 Long-Term Disability, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note that this job description is not intended to encompass all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, and reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.