Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Challenge Manufacturing makes welded assemblies and precision metal parts, supplying high-quality components to the global automotive industry.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Maintenance Technician who will provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting, and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assessing welding/robotic applications.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year of working as a Weld Operator
• Minimum 2 years of experience with automated welding applications
• Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs (i.e., properly adjust sensors or switches)
• Basic cell resets (i.e., Homing cell, robot, and tooling)
• Basic knowledge of dispense systems (i.e., changing barrels properly, visual inspection of system), replacement of nozzles, fittings, or components)
• Basic understanding of the weld fixture adjustment process
• Basic welding technology troubleshooting (i.e., resistance spot welding applications, weld tip inspection, tip force, shunt cable inspection/replacement, etc.), GMAW component knowledge and troubleshooting (i.e., nozzle, tip, diffuser inspection, inspection/replacement of gooseneck, welding torch, etc.)
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
• Machine cleaning
• Nut feeder operational understanding and when needed adjustment (i.e., inspection for proper level of nuts, spear alignment, clearing a jam condition)
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description
• Perform changeover process of stationary welders, change out cells, and automated cells
• Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells, including proper lubrication of components
• Perform weld tip/cap changes and weld gun maintenance
• Plex utilization (Documentation, locate parts and components in the Plex directory, work orders, find set-up documentation, downtime codes)
• Proficiency and understanding of the use of hand measurement tools
• Touching up of robotic programmed points within a program
• Understanding of types/uses/replacement and setup of common sensors

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of issues; read and interpret job element sheets; and navigate the teach pendant or flex pendant.
• Ability to manually manipulate a robot or external axes
• Ability to use hand tools properly
• Adhere to all safety rules of the plant – including PPE requirements
• Must be able to pass and maintain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
• Reliability regarding performance and attendance
• Steel-toe boots and hard hats are required on-site.
• Successful completion of the Weld Technician course
• Understanding of the weld processes

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, heat, or cold
• Handles tools and heavy equipment
• Often in tight or high places
• On-call for emergencies
• Works in factories, buildings, or plants

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.