Multi-Trade Maintenance Mechanic -2nd Shift

Who We Are:
Challenge Manufacturing’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!

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Up to $4,500 sign-on bonus
Attractive Relocation Bonus available for qualifying candidates
Highly competitive pay rates based on skills
Cutting-edge facility and impactful work

Who We Want:
Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. In addition, build and re-build equipment for various manufacturing needs

What You'll Do:

• Ability to perform all tasks as required for a Weld Maintenance Mechanic I
• Mentor and follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools
• Electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter
• Intermediate level mechanical troubleshooting skillset with robotics and welding equipment (troubleshoot / repair components, replace faulty components /equipment, etc.)
• Intermediate robotic experience (robot movements, navigate/troubleshoot utilizing teach pendant, edit/modify programs via teach pendant)
• Intermediate welding knowledge and processes (MIG, Spot, Stud, etc.)
• Use the following equipment safely: Intermediate Level
  • Hand Tools
  • Hand and Surface Grinders
  • Torches
  • Hydraulic Jack
  • Welders
  • Scissor Lift
  • Boom lift
  • Forklift
  • Drill Presses
• Intermediate troubleshooting of both welding equipment and systems
• Intermediate knowledge/troubleshooting of lubrication processes (correct type, function, when to use, etc)
• Provide coaching and direction to Weld Maintenance Mechanics Level I
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules
• Basic understanding of shims (understand shim logs, nominal shim count) and make shim adjustments (with the guidance of a Weld Maintenance Mechanic level III or Manufacturing Engineer)

When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift 1:30pm-9:30pm Mon-Fri position located at our Plant in Spartanburg, SC. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
• Minimum of five (5) years of Machine Repair experience
• Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics experience
• Intermediate Knowledge of relevant robotic controls and processes
• 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 an