Press Maintenance Mechanic I

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!

Who We Want:

Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. Builds and re-builds equipment for various manufacturing needs.

What You'll Do:

• Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
• Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.
• Ability to complete all tasks required of a Press Maintenance Mechanic I.
• Ability to mechanically and electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter.
• Advanced knowledge of press operation and functionality.
• Advanced knowledge of lubrication systems (operation & functionality).
• Knowledge of bearing/motor life (lubrication, how to tell when bearing needs lube, if there is too much lubrication, not enough, etc.).
• Ability to repair/replace/troubleshoot press mechanical components (with guidance from press maintenance mechanic level III).
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints for troubleshooting.
• Advanced troubleshooting skillset when working on mechanical issues.
• Basic troubleshooting skillset when working on electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment.
• Use the following equipment safely: Hand Tools, Hand and Surface Grinders, Wheel Puller, Torches, Pipe Threader, Hydraulic Jack, Welders, Scissor Lift, Boom lift, Lathe, Forklift, Milling Machine, Drill Presses, and Basic Rigging knowledge.
• Provide coaching and direction to Press Maintenance Mechanics level I.
• Help develop specific maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production equipment and tools.
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM S-TH position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.


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:

• Minimum five (5) years of Machine Repair experience (required).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Machine Repair experience (preferred).
• Robotics training (preferred).
• Press specific training (preferred).
• Journeyman card or Machine Repair Journeyman Apprenticeship Completion or equal education/contact hours (preferred).

• 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.

What We Offer: We're excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.