Weld Production Operator

Overview

Who We Are
The purpose of Challenge Manufacturing 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. 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, with an ESOP program that provides shares to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that grows during time ng part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success. Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

Who We Want
The purpose of a Weld Production Operator at Challenge is to load component parts into automated assembly cells in an efficient manner to support the production of customer parts. The Team Member will 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. In addition to completing 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.

• Arriving at the scheduled time for start of Team Member’s shift, and returning from scheduled break times in a timely manner
• Performs all duties of a designated work center necessary to ensure production output of the work center during the Team Member’s shift
• Follow prescribed work center instructions to ensure efficient production while maintaining quality part production
• Weld operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting
• May be required to load, unload, lift, move, pull, push, or position products and materials weighing up to 35 pounds, occasionally heavier with assistance from work partners
• May select proper rack or bin to pack parts and/or store parts for next process
• Properly packs parts in correct bin or storage container consistent with established packaging instructions and labeling requirements
• Functionally use a computer, keyboard, printer and mouse
• Completes work center and operator inspection sheets to verify processes are stable and all product quality and inspection, including gage checks are being met
• Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function
• 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 Plex System
• Monitors material usage and floor stock to ensure accurate inventory, notifying material handler or supervisor when floor stock or inventory is low to prevent production interruptions
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the work area by performing housekeeping duties
• Cross trains on various work centers as required
• Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation as requested by the supervisor (hourly count boards)
• Follow escalation process for problem reporting

This will be a 2nd Shift / 1:30PM-9:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Spartanburg, SC. Occasional early arrival, overtime, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform duties, including following work instructions and safety procedures
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to read and interpret job process sheets or follow verbal instructions
• Ability to use a variety of gauges (functional, go/no go)
• Ability to work as a contributing member within a team
• High standards of performance, accountability, thoroughness, reliability, honesty, and…