Maintenance Technician

Houston, TX
United States

Challenge Manufacturing

1001 to 5000 employees

Founded in 1981, Challenge Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 supplier of complex safety-critical assemblies and engineered metal formed products to the automotive industry. Celebrating 35 years in business, Challenge offers a wide range of career opportunities and a competitive employee benefits package.
Challenge is an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which enables a collaborative and teamwork-oriented culture and provides employee-owners the opportunity to share in the success of the company. The ESOP is a critical element to Challenge’s culture and success.

In the fast-growing environment, Challenge maintains its responsibilities of providing employees job security, workplace safety, fair treatment, competitive wages and benefits, employee ownership, transparent communication, and opportunities and career growth.

For more information about Challenge, visit our website at www.challenge-mfg.com.

To be the best global supplier of automotive structures and provide value to our dedicated employee-owners.

Company Info

  • Company - Private
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1981
  • Manufacturing
  • $100 to $500 million (USD) per year
  • www.challenge-mfg.com

Job description

We have immediate openings for Weld Maintenance Technicians(all shifts) in our plant in Kansas City, MO. Relocation is not available

Purpose of Position: To perform Programming, Trouble-shooting, Maintenance work on all industrial equipment including hoists, lifts, robots, tooling, machinery and welding equipment to achieve maximum safety and productivity through minimum downtime.

Statement of Major Responsibilities:

  • Work safely, following safety work instructions or designated safety procedures (such as Lock Out Tag Out). Lead development of cell(s) during launch to de-bug and assist in correcting all tooling, robotic, controls, weld cycles and all other equipment related improvements.
  • Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and carry out remedial actions. Supports all necessary data collection required for cell and product improvement initiatives.
  • Inspect all machinery for defects and potential problems in accordance with preventative maintenance program; repair and replace parts as required. Perform general equipment maintenance duties as required e.g. cleaning, oiling and greasing machines according to the preventative maintenance program.
  • Perform basic mechanical and pipe fitting is a plus. Program robots for sealants, adhesives, mastics, MIG and resistance welding. Advise Weld Maintenance Manager to order replacement parts as required. Make adjustments in welding program when required. Lead efficiency and cycle time improvement.
  • Adjust equipment and change welding fixtures as necessary to ensure good quality welding within given parameters. Participate in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
  • Modify existing equipment and install new equipment as required / approved by Facilities or Engineering Manager.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electric/electronic system faults, tune equipment and ensure adequate controls and safety measures are functional. Carry out monthly and yearly electrical maintenance procedures, repairing/or replacing parts as required, in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
  • Contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment by applying the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support).
  • Assists in documenting current processes, equipment settings and downtime codes. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Required Skills:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Effective analytical skills. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Experience in resistance welding applications. Experience in reviewing product on check fixtures to determine improvement steps. Ability to assist in reviewing the quality of product and welds.
  • High School diploma or GED Minimum 3 years (prefer 5 or more years) experience in maintenance repair / robotics / welding applications.
  • ABB Robotic experience preferred (Fanuc ok) w/Vision Systems experience.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical functioning, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and automation equipment.
  • Ability to operate all common maintenance equipment. Ability to work all shifts.

Company Description

Founded in 1981, Challenge Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 supplier of complex assemblies and engineered metal formed products to the automotive industry. Celebrating over 36 years in business, Challenge offers a wide range of career opportunities and a competitive employee benefits package.

Challenge is an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which enables a collaborative and teamwork-oriented culture and provides employee-owners the opportunity to share in the success of the company. The ESOP is a critical element to Challenge's culture and success.

In the fast-growing environment, Challenge maintains its responsibilities of providing employees job security, workplace safety, fair treatment, competitive wages and benefits, employee ownership, transparent communication, and opportunities and career growth.

For more information about Challenge, visit our website at www.challenge-mfg.com.

Challenge Today. Own Tomorrow.

Work location: Houston, TX

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