Weld Production Operator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Challenge Manufacturing produces automotive parts, specializing in welded assemblies and precision-engineered metal-formed products. The company supplies these components to the global automotive industry.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Weld Production Operator who will load parts into automated assembly cells in an efficient manner to support the production of customer parts.

Record production in Challenge’s reporting system (Plex) and provide timely notification to their supervisor or Challenge’s maintenance department for production issues with the work center.

Complete the part loading requirements, Weld Production Operators will be required to complete the necessary quality checks and part packing as prescribed in the work center instructions.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (credible)

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation as requested by the Team Member’s supervisor (hourly count boards)
• Completes work center and operator inspection sheets to verify processes are stable and all product quality and inspection, including gauge checks, are being met
• Ensures and maintains the safety and cleanliness of the work area by performing housekeeping duties
• Ensures customer and Challenge quality standards are met per gage instructions, first piece inspection approval, problem containment processes, quality alerts, and other quality standards called out in the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Policy and/or Plex System specific for each work center.
• Follow the escalation process for problem reporting
• Follow the prescribed work center instructions to ensure efficient production while maintaining quality part production
• Functionally use a computer, keyboard, printer, and mouse
• May select the proper rack or bin to pack parts or store parts for the next process
• Monitors material usage and floor stock to ensure accurate inventory, notifying the material handler or supervisor when floor stock or inventory is low to prevent production interruptions
• Performs all duties of a designated work center necessary to ensure production output of the work center during the Team Member’s shift
• Properly packs parts in the correct bin or storage container consistent with established packaging instructions and labeling requirements

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret job process sheets or follow verbal instructions
• Ability to use a variety of gauges (functional, go/no go) required
• Ability to work as a contributing member within a team environment

Work Environment

• Able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Cross-trains on various work centers as required
• May be required to load, unload, lift, move, pull, push, or position products and materials weighing up to 35 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partners), throughout the assigned work center
• Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function
• Weld operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers 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 401 (k) Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.