Automation Technician
Who We Are:
Challenge’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!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:
Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician Trainees
What You'll Do:
- Demonstrate proficiency while troubleshooting automated welding cells to effect permanent change in order to eliminate cell down time.
- Document and record all improvements and changes within the process in an ERP system.
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
- Mentor Auto and Weld Technicians
- Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of weld technician
- Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set-up coordinated with production
- Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting using prints, multi meters, amp meters, etc
- Perform, train and critique equipment preventative maintenance
- Plex utilization (downtime codes, note entry, documentation, locating part listings/prints, etc.)
- Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel)
- Make proper connections of the following communication protocols: fiber optics, Ethernet, DeviceNet
- Modify and perform basic programming of robots in all robotic applications such as ABB and Fanuc.
- Advanced weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, Air over Oil systems, etc.)
- Properly troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic systems
- Troubleshoot and adjust weld fixtures
- Basic understanding of hydraulic systems (process, functions, etc.)
- Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications
- Weld troubleshooting
When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift /2:30PM-10:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, Mi.
What You Need to Have:
- Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
- Ability to interpret and troubleshoot using mechanical and electrical prints
- Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
- Ability to use hand tools properly
- Ability to use Multi meters, Amp meters
- Ability to practice and follow Challenge’s safety policy and procedures
- Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of issues
- Strong understanding of welding processes
- Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 60 pounds
- Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment
- 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.
- Able to be self-motivated and prioritize tasks as assigned
- 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 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.
- Updates and relays pertinent information to shift supervisor and oncoming shift
- Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent
- 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
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.
