1st Shift Gage Coordinator at Challenge Manufacturing

Holland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gage Tracking, Calibration, Repair, Housekeeping, Work Order Management, Fabrication, Gage Certification, Gage Identification, Assembly, Troubleshooting, Micrometers, Calipers, Depth Gages, Attribute Gages, Reading Drawings, Lifting

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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: Has primary responsibility for tracking gages and ensuring they are calibrated and kept in suitable state of repair for facility use. What You'll Do: Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in gage modifications or repairs. Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties. Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation pertinent to the job. Track and perform tasks necessary to close out work orders as assigned in a timely manner. This includes fabricating or purchasing all feasible parts to repair in house gages. Determine priority of work orders and perform tasks according to priority and availability of gages. Assist in gage Certification and Identification per direction from certifying entity (CMM Lab, etc.) Locate gages in need of certification and direct them to appropriate certification entity Prepare gages for shipment to applicable off-site locations. Support other Challenge Plant fabrication requirements as needed Remove inactive gages from service. Arrange to send to appropriate warehouse. Always keep gages in good state of repair and cleanliness When and Where: This will be a 1st Shift / 6 AM - 2 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, 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: Must be 18 years of age or older Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. 6 months quality experience One year manufacturing experience preferred Machine shop or millwright skilled trades experience preferred 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 and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers. Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively. Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday Ability to assemble GO/NO GO gages, Feeler Gages Ability to troubleshoot, repair and clean shop floor gages Ability to use quality inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, depth gages and attribute gages. Ability to read and interpret gage drawings Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required PC and keyboard/mouse skills required Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment 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.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves tracking gages, ensuring their calibration, and maintaining them in suitable repair for facility use to support daily and weekly production requirements. This includes performing necessary repairs, managing work orders, assisting with certification, and preparing gages for shipment or removal from service.