Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Engineering Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 45,00 Required Languages: English Benefits: United States : 401(k) Match || United States : Dental || United States : Development || United States : Educational Assistance || United States : Flexible Work Schedules || United States : Health Savings Accounts || United States : Holidays || United States : Life & Disability || United States : Medical || United States : Training || United States : Vacation || United States : Vision || United States : Wealth Management Support
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Position Details
* Supports the successful implementation of new projects, engineering and process changes, in agreement with customer, to ensure and improve quality and delivery of products, at lowest cost
* Leads respective projects including cost and milestone control
* Plans the set-up and tear-down of production equipment
* Creates performance descriptions for equipment
* Obtains offers for equipment and parts to purchase
* Collects and analyzes process data by coordinating efforts of production and quality for effective problem solving and process optimization
* Provides floor support to troubleshoot process problems using continuous improvement and root cause analysis techniques
* Develops, revises and documents manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, scrap, labor and safety goals
* Implements customer product reviews by providing prototypes, tooling and equipment
* Enforces and follows safety procedures, being attentive to unsafe behaviors or conditions, and taking necessary corrective actions
* Identifies the sources for errors and breakdowns/disturbances of production equipment with mechanic, hydraulic and pneumatic components; develops and implements permanent remedial actions accordingly
* Analyzes weak points and provides continuous improvement through the use of BOSLE principles such as problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
* Plans and coordinates scheduled repairs on equipment as well as preventive/predictive maintenances
* Tests technical innovations and implements them
* Coordinates the collaboration of relevant departments such as maintenance, operation, BOSLE
* Coordinates service provider
* Supports the final approval and technical release of production and test equipment
* Supports the setup and launch of new production equipment and conducts final inspection
* Promotes a respectful work environment and recruits, develops and retains human resources to maintain a qualified, motivated and productive workforce. Leads by example and lives up to Benteler's mission, values and global leadership principles. Uses standard HR tools e.g. the appraisal process to provide regular feedback and agree upon tasks and goals with respective employees
* Provides support to all activities assigned by the direct supervisor.
* Asses the current energy usage and costs to establish baseline data for improvement measures.
* Implement energy management plans to achieve more environmentally friendly and cost-effective systems.
* Coordinate with external stakeholders, including energy suppliers and governmental bodies, to ensure adherence to energy policies and regulations.
* Provide training and support to staff regarding new energy policies and technologies.
* Monitor performance against energy targets and reporting on progress to senior management.
* Stay informed about the latest energy technologies and industry trends to foster innovation within the organization.
Position Requirements
* Minimum five (5) years manufacturing Engineering Experience.
* Tier one automotive experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, metal forming or related field.
Your contact
Ron Maynard
BENTELER Human Resources
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The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born-and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we're constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
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Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Who We Want:
Responsible for inspection and installation of steel coils used for production.
What You'll Do:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Receive incoming shipments of raw materials and store properly
Distribute raw materials by using a forklift or overhead crane
Keep track of material inventory
When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift / 2pm-10pm M-F 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:
High School diploma or equivalent
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.
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.
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.
Forklift experience required
Overhead crane experience required
Experience in the stamping industry desired
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.
$29k-34k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Production Operator 3rd Shift
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Who We Want:
Sets up and operates resistance spot welders and/or power press to weld, trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock by performing the following duties.
What You'll Do:
Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
Understands and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this .
Understands and can identify Quality Management System and implementation nonconformances and document and/or log all non-conformity
Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
Works at different workstations as production needs require.
Ensures materials needed are present and requests or retrieves needed material when necessary.
Positions parts against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
Inspects parts for conformance to specifications and contacts a team leader and/or quality inspector to discuss non-conformances.
Cleans machines.
Packs parts in specified relationship to each other.
Completes tags to track the flow of product and identify operators performing work on the product.
Completes appropriate paperwork and turns completed paperwork into the team leader.
When and Where:
This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:30 PM- 6:30 AM SUN-THUR position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.
This position is a 3rd shift role, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with the first day of employment beginning January 12, 2026. The role is located at our Plant 1 facility 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:
Must be 18 years of age or older
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.
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.
High School Diploma or GED
$29k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 59d ago
3rd Shift Press Packer
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Walker, MI job
Who We Want:
Has primary responsibility to perform initial visual quality check on metal stampings, while efficiently packing stampings in appropriate containers in order to ensure a quality product is available to internal and external customers. Performs additional quality checks as necessary, records information in PLEX (ERP - enterprise resource data planning system) and performs general utility work to ensure production schedules are met.
What You'll Do:
Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
References production orders in Plex to weld product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 60 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press Packing operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting.
May select proper rack or bin to pack parts and/or store parts for next process.
Properly packs parts in correct pin/storage container per packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. Ensures proper labeling requirements are followed. Uses personal computer (PC), Plex system, keyboard, and mouse.
Completes on-line work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable and all visual inspection and gage requirements are being met.
Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing 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/or Plex System specific for each work center.
Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required.
Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation (hourly count boards).
Meets daily production requirements.
When and Where:
This will be a 3rd Shift / 10PM-6AM Su-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:
High School Graduate or equivalent
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.
Six-month manufacturing 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.
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 full time, 40 hours per week.
Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
Ability to use grinders
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
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.
$29k-34k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Executive Director of Account Management
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Who We Want: The Executive Director of Account Management provides enterprise-wide leadership for all Account Management and commercial activities. This role owns the full customer lifecycle-from new business pursuit and market expansion through long-term OEM account growth, profitability, and retention. The ideal candidate brings deep automotive OEM experience, a strategic commercial mindset, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary commercial teams. This leader will define commercial strategy, align market opportunities with company capabilities, and ensure disciplined execution across quoting, negotiations, launches, and ongoing account performance. Serving as a trusted executive partner to both customers and internal leadership, this role is critical to driving sustainable growth, margin expansion, and long-term customer partnerships, while developing high-performing commercial talent across the organization.
What You'll Do:
Provide executive leadership and oversight for the Account Management organization, aligning new business acquisition and existing account growth strategies.
Define and execute the company's enterprise commercial strategy, aligning sales, account management, and market expansion with long-term business objectives.
Own the commercial P&L for the customer portfolio, including revenue growth, margin performance, forecasting accuracy, and risk management.
Lead OEM customer strategy at the executive level, cultivating senior relationships and positioning the company as a preferred long-term partner.
Guide market entry, diversification, and customer targeting strategies aligned with company capabilities, geographic footprint, and capacity planning.
Oversee all major commercial activities including:
Pricing strategy
Contract negotiations and long-term agreements
Quoting governance and commercial approvals
Ensure disciplined execution of the sales funnel, from opportunity identification through award, launch, and steady-state production.
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure commercial commitments are executable and profitable.
Serve as the executive escalation point for critical customer, commercial, or performance issues, driving timely resolution and relationship preservation.
Establish standardized commercial processes, scorecards, and KPIs to drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.
Analyze market trends, OEM strategies, and competitive dynamics to proactively adjust commercial priorities.
Develop, mentor, and succession-plan senior commercial leaders (Directors and Managers) to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
Represent the company externally with credibility in executive customer meetings, negotiations, and industry engagements.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and results-driven execution across all commercial functions.
When and Where:
This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office 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:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in automotive OEM Sales, Account Management, or Commercial Leadership
Proven experience leading both Business Development and Account Management organizations
Strong understanding of:
o Automotive manufacturing processes
o Program economics and lifecycle costing
o OEM sourcing models and customer expectations
Demonstrated success driving profitable growth, market expansion, and long-term OEM partnerships
Advanced financial acumen, including pricing strategy, margin management, forecasting, and commercial risk assessment
Exceptional executive presence, negotiation skills, and ability to influence at senior OEM levels
Ability to operate strategically at the enterprise level while ensuring disciplined tactical execution
Strong leadership capability with a track record of building and developing high-performing commercial organizations
High proficiency with Microsoft, CRM platforms, and sales performance analytics
Willingness to travel as required to support customer and business needs
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in automotive OEM Sales, Account Management, or Commercial Leadership
Experience leading commercial strategy across multiple OEMs and vehicle platforms
Background in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environments
Experience managing long-term agreements (LTAs) and complex commercial negotiations
Exposure to new market entry, electrification platforms, or next-generation vehicle programs
Proven experience implementing enterprise-wide commercial governance models and KPI frameworks
Track record of developing successor leaders and scalable commercial organizations
$117k-151k yearly est. Auto-Apply 9d ago
Shipping Clerk 1st Shift
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
Working as a member of a team or as an individual, performs and has primary responsibility for various types of shipping related duties, including but not limited, coordinating the preparation, and loading of trucks, associated shipping paperwork, material movements and inventory transactions and inventory cycle counts. Shipping clerk performs necessary quality checks, records information in PLEX (Enterprise Resource Planning system -ERP) and performs general utility work to meet work schedule. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
What You'll Do:
Observe and comply with all safety environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description
Participate in needs analysis and attend and perform the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position
Participate as requested for independent objective auditing activity and support company continuous improvement activities
Authorized to stop work on processing, as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing
Pull orders per order pick list. Re-palletize as required
Labels orders with required destination labels
Compared and verifies order against the pick list
Verifies trailers are docked in and secured properly
Operates tier lift truck or hand truck to stage orders and load trucks
Verifies loading order to pick list and shipper
Perform other warehouse functions as requested
When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM Monday - Friday 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
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.
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.
High school diploma
Associates degree in business administration
2-3 years shipping or manufacturing experience
Intermediate level use Microsoft Excel background
Ability to type 70 words per minute
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.
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
$30k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
2nd Shift Press Team Lead
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Who We Want:
The Ideal team member maintains the team's goals by working collaboratively with Group Leaders and Team Members to drive continuous improvement. This position works collaboratively with Group Leader and Team Members to ensure quality concerns are identified and escalated according to the company's quality process, ensuring highest quality products are delivered to internal and external customers. This Team Lead consistently acts and behaves in a manner that supports a team-focused organization, effectively working to manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
What You'll Do:
The Team Leader helps facilitate the work activities of the department and ensures that work activities are being performed according to policy, procedure and process.
Team Leaders help to ensure that safety, quality and productivity requirements are being achieved by:
First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist
Escalating issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur,
Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.)
Working on continuous improvement projects
Oversees personnel that are loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts, inspecting for damaged packaging,
Ensure safe operation of equipment by team members
Train team members' on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
Certify team members' on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
Track and communicate status for inbound/outbound truck schedules.
Constant communication with supervisor and fork lift drivers.
Verify EDI requirements and setup/manage loads
Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed
Spot check the labeling of staged containers throughout the day.
Enforce FIFO procedures that are set in place
Understand and follow plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.
Responsible for performing incidental work activities associated with all job functions within the department / work area
Responsible for providing relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks / lunch periods.
May required to perform work normally assigned to production operators and / or hilo drivers to cover absenteeism / labor shortage.
When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift / 2pm-10pm M-F 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:
Must be 18 years of age or older
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.
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.
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to read and write and understand work instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
Ability to operate PC and scan gun.
$80k-119k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Quality Manager
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
The Quality Manager is the Plant Champion that leads corporate quality management system (QMS) targets and objectives and continuous improvement initiatives at the manufacturing site.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a CUSTOMER-FOCUSED culture within the organization.
Responsible for communication with Customers, on quality objectives, and when such corrective actions are necessary to ensure the quality management system (QMS) is maintained.
Ensures that Customer Specific Requirements and expectations of customers have been accurately identified, communicated, and that the plant site is always meeting or exceeding such customer expectations in finished product quality.
Responsible for ensuring that all other system managers, process owners and supervisors, at the plant site, develop and maintain their part/role in the quality management system.
Maintains daily quality checks on the processes, documentation, and metrics to ensure activities by other process owners and supervisors is being completed.
Primary responsible for data collection, metrics monitoring, and the publication of statistics regarding plant performance against set corporate measures.
Monitors and advises the Plant Manager and representatives of Corporate Quality on how the quality management system at the plant site is performing.
Responsible for identifying needs of the quality management system at the plant site - to improve or support corporate quality or customer requirements.
When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7AM-5PM 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:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent field
Minimum three years' experience in a quality role working on SOP's, creating projects and project timelines, layouts, APQP, quality core tools, layered audit, TS, etc.
Automotive industry experience required.
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.
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.
Business Acumen: Understands the "big picture" impact of decisions - how the key drivers of the business impact the company's financial statements.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings.
Critical Evaluation: Use an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision making
Global & Cultural Awareness.
Quality Systems Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in key Quality disciplines including the area of; IATF 16949 quality management system, customer specific requirements, root cause analysis and problem solving,
Leadership and Navigation: Possess strategic awareness and the ability to lead a team to meet strategic goals.
Relationship Management: Able to inspire, influence and develop other people.
Ethical Practice: Demonstrates the highest levels of ethics and credibility
$106k-128k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Maintenance Supervisor
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
The Maintenance Supervisor assists the Department Manager with monitoring, planning, and implementing maintenance work activities to support production, preventive maintenance, and other assigned tasks. The maintenance group leader monitors Quality, Safety, and Efficiency of the maintenance team to ensure that customer (internal and external) needs are met. Maintenance Supervisors are also moral builders and responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees and solve problems as a team.
What You'll Do:
Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving.
Teaches, trains, and keeps accurate records of training.
Ensures all quality standards are met.
Ensures that preventive maintenance activities are performed properly and on-time.
Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being.
Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and mishits that occur on tools.
Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.
Manages maintenance team operations in accordance with expectations for safety, quality, performance, and attendance.
Supports team members with completion of daily tasks.
Conducts toolbox talks daily to ensure proper and consistent communication.
When and Where:
This will be a X Shift, M-TH 6pm-6am position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.
What You Need to Have:
Minimum 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university or HS Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of maintenance 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.
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.
Precision measurement skills using measure devises such as micrometers.
Intermediate computer skills - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Intermediate mathematic and blueprint reading skills
Team building skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
$67k-80k yearly est. Auto-Apply 27d ago
Advanced Controls and Robotics Technician - Welding Cells
Challenge Manufacturing Company 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Job DescriptionBuild what's next in automated welding
Step into a senior hands-on role where production uptime, quality welds, and operator safety all depend on your expertise. You'll support, program, and troubleshoot complex robotic welding systems while growing others through mentorship.
Core impact
Lead setup, operation, and troubleshooting of automated welding cells across multiple applications.
Coach Automation Technician I & II and Weld Technicians; model best practices and safe work habits.
Diagnose electrical/mechanical issues using prints and schematics; repair circuits and components (harnesses, drives, relays, boards, motors, breakers, transformers).
Perform intermediate robot programming and optimization: offline edits (RoboCAD/RobotStudio), TCP checks, I/O simulation, move and zone adjustments.
Resolve weld issues across drawn arc, GMAW, resistance, projection, and pneumatic systems.
Operate precision instrumentation: hand measuring tools, amp and weld current meters, digital force gauges, micro‑ohm meters.
Execute fixture refinements and minor shim moves per manufacturing details with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer; apply proper shimming techniques.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot poka‑yoke systems.
Specialize and lead in one track Controls
Intermediate PLC programming (add sensors, modify sequences); ladder logic troubleshooting.
Program/troubleshoot PanelView (HMI); set up I/O blocks; search, cross‑reference, and edit programs; load programs.
Replace/commission control components; set IP addresses and system names.
Troubleshoot valve stacks and associated pneumatics/electrics.
Robotics
Intermediate robot programming methods, including offline routine creation.
Load IDs, tune guns, and add system components (valves, I/O blocks).
Set up and troubleshoot tool changers and external axes.
Create/verify TCP (ABB Bullseye a plus), build offsets, and replace motors/resolvers/serial pulse coders.
Welding
Intermediate weld troubleshooting and specialty equipment PM.
Rebuild/reload schedules and implement Weld Engineer‑directed changes (RAFT, Emhart DA, MIG).
Perform cap/electrode studies, weld validation, and spot gun squeeze force calibration.
Troubleshoot drawn arc stud welding (with basic programming) and projection weld setups.
Apply working knowledge of the Miyachi Weld Tester.
How you work
Read job element sheets; interpret mechanical/electrical prints with accuracy.
Use gauges and hand tools correctly; apply multimeters, amp/weld current meters, force gauges, and micro‑ohm meters.
Follow Challenge's safety policies; drive root‑cause problem solving.
Show integrity, reliability, and a team‑first approach while flexing to support plant flow.
Prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, and hand off thoroughly to the next shift.
Embrace change and continuous improvement; resolve conflicts objectively and constructively.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses.
Excellent verbal communication and PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates).
Knowledge of PLC systems with intermediate programming capability.
Industrial Maintenance/Machine Repair/Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2‑year technical degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent.
Preferred: Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card; Associate's in mechatronics/controls/maintenance technology; 6+ years combined education/experience in automation; strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial/automated systems.
Technical strengths
PLC troubleshooting and programming
Electrical schematics and installation
Industrial robot programming
Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
Programming machine vision systems
Electrical/electronic systems
Pneumatics troubleshooting
Equipment and platforms
Robotic welders
PLCs (Fanuc)
Industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB)
Physical and schedule requirements
Lift/move up to 60 lbs.
Work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
Consistent attendance; ensure coverage when absent.
Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
$43k-54k yearly est. 14d ago
Material Handler, Shipping 3rd Shift
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Walker, MI job
Who We Want:
What You'll Do:
When and Where:
located at our Plant in City, State.
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.
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.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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.
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 maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to read and write and understand work instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
Ability to operate PC and scan gun.
$32k-38k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Supervisor, Press
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
The Supervisor is the front line of leadership at the plant level. Their purpose is to oversee all operations within their area (zone). The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that Safety, Quality, Delivery, and production Efficiencies meet the standards and expectation of internal and external customers. Supervisors are also morale builders and are responsible for creating a positive work environment for all employees.
What You'll Do:
Manage processes with detailed accuracy, and discipline.
Coaches and assist all employees with problem solving, and personal issues.
Train team members' on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone
Certify team members' on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix
Ensures quality standards are met.
Ensures on time delivery is met according to customer demands, and scheduling.
Pays close attention to detail. Example: Safety, Housekeeping, quality, performance, instructions given by management, and employee well-being.
Incident reporting, and investigation of root cause for injuries, near misses, and manufacturing equipment incidents (i.e. mis-hit, tool crash, etc..).
Monitors employee attendance, and disciplines accordingly in accordance with the employee handbook.
Monitor production quality and throughput. Ensure that hour by hour boards, zone boards and other production monitoring systems are updated.
Work with support groups to return processes to standard when abnormal conditions occur.
Manages operations in accordance with attendance.
Directs team leaders, material handlers, operators, and support groups on daily task.
Conducts toolbox talks daily to remind employees of all categories listed on the check sheet.
When and Where:
This will be an A Shift / 6AM-6PM M-TH 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:
Minimum education: HS diploma or GED
Three to five years related experience in a supervisor position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
An Associate's Degree or B.S degree from a 4 year college or university
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.
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.
Basic Measurement and gage use skills
Manufacturing and quality experience
Computer skills
Basic Math skills
Team building skills
Troubleshooting skills
Problem solving skills using disciplined methods to identify root causes (i.e. 5 Why)
$44k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
Materials Coordinator
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
The primary responsibility of the Materials Coordinator is to data mine, verify, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure the plant has the necessary inventory levels to support production plans to meet safety stock quantities and ultimately customer demand. They will have responsibility to assist in supporting the Materials Manager to achieve departmental objectives and customer satisfaction through ensuring delivery and production plans are put in place that will minimize if not eliminate production disruptions. Additionally, the Materials Coordinator will have responsibility to monitor outside processes and some tier 2 suppliers to ensure on-time delivery to Challenge.
What You'll Do:
Maximize on time material availability across plant for all projects and departments.
Confirm, follow-up, and expedite planned purchase orders to meet required material delivery dates necessary to meet on-time delivery performance to support production requirements.
Track critical parts and develop/execute delivery plans to ensure no interruptions or downtime to manufacturing line.
Analyze MRP and production schedules to identify potential material shortage issues well in advance and initiate appropriate corrective action and escalation as required.
Monitor outsourced processes to ensure delivery to plants in order to ensure production is not disrupted.
Monitor inventory levels at Subcontracted processes and ensure production plans of inventory
Accum Management for Interplant requirements
Follow-up on internal production scheduling to ensure that plans are in place to ensure no interruptions to manufacturing line are
Support Inventory management - reporting inventory levels out as required
Manage excess and obsolete inventory including buildout requirements
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Develop and improve plant level KPIs.
When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift / 11AM-7PM M-F position located at our facility 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:
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and have a solid technology and systems understanding. Additionally, the Material Follow-up Coordinator must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as they will represent Challenge Manufacturing during all external and internal customer interaction.
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.
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 external customers and internal processes.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
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.
$35k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 19d ago
Facilites Janitorial Y shift
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
Performs janitorial duties necessary to maintain and protect the assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures that external and internal appearance of a building is clean, organized and meets Company standards.
What You'll Do:
Follows standard work and daily checklists to ensure that all assigned tasks are performed to standard and meet expectations.
Clean and make minor repair to building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains.
Clean, sanitize, and stock restrooms/locker rooms using established practices and procedures.
Clean, dust, and wipe furniture, sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
Use ladders when required in work assignments.
Remove outside debris and maintain grounds as assigned.
Maintain the landscape around the buildings and fence lines.
Clean all windows indoors.
Clean and sanitize lunchrooms floors, furniture, and counters.
Other duties assigned by the Management.
When and Where:
This will be a Y Shift / 6:00 AM-6:00 PM FRIDAY-SUNDAY 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree
Minimum 2 years of professional janitorial experience.
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.
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
Proven experience as janitor or in a similar role.
Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
Familiarity with handyman and basic landscaping practices.
Attention to detail and conscientiousness.
Respectful and able to take direction.
Able to work with little supervision
$29k-34k yearly est. Auto-Apply 9d ago
Maintenance Mechanic, Weld
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. In addition, build and re-build 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
Troubleshoot, isolate and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment
Use the following equipment safely: Basic Level
Hand Tools
Hand and Surface Grinders
Wheel Puller
Torches
Pipe Threader
Hydraulic Jack
Welders
Scissor Lift
Boom Lift
Lathe
Forklift
Milling Machine
Drill Presses
Basic troubleshooting of both welding equipment and systems
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
Basic knowledge of welding applications (MIG, Spot, Stud, etc.)
Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems
Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic level II or level III)
Basic level robotic experience (robot movements, navigate/troubleshoot common basic level issues utilizing the teach pendant
Basic level knowledge of lubrication processes (functionality, correct type, when to use)
Ability to use common hand measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, feeler gages, etc)
When and Where:
This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:30PM-6:30AM 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:
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.
Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills
Able to prioritize tasks
Valid forklift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing
Valid Scissor Lift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing
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.
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.
Updates and relays pertinent information to oncoming shift
$42k-51k yearly est. Auto-Apply 41d ago
IT Operations Manager
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Grand Rapids, MI job
Who We Want: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated IT Operations Manager to oversee and continuously improve IT operations across our multi-plant automotive manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, this individual ensures the stability, security, and performance of enterprise systems that directly support production and business functions.
The IT Operations Manager leads teams responsible for infrastructure, service desk, ERP (Plex), and, driving initiatives that enhance uptime, compliance, and digital transformation readiness in alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.
What You'll Do:
Oversee enterprise and plant-level IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization (Hyper-V, Nutanix), networking, and backup systems.
Ensure IT systems and data management practices comply with IATF 16949 and customer-specific audit requirements, including data retention and traceability.
Direct ERP (Plex) operational support, including production reporting, label management, EDI transactions, and integration with Quality and Finance systems.
Own business continuity and disaster-recovery planning; conduct semi-annual testing and validation.
Develop, maintain, and track IT KPIs - system uptime, MTTR, incident closure rates, SLA adherence, and cost performance.
Lead service-delivery operations using ITIL best practices: Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.
Manage IT asset lifecycle, ensuring compliance with license renewals, warranties, and End-of-Life (EOL) schedules.
Oversee vendor contracts, licensing, budgeting, and financial forecasting for IT operations.
Support compliance and internal/external audits related to IATF 16949, SOX, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
Maintain secure and reliable EDI and customer-portal connectivity with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Drive IT process standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement across all facilities.
Coach and mentor IT and Service Desk teams, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
When and Where:
This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office 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:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's degree in IT Management, Business Administration, or related technical field preferred).
7-10 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role supporting manufacturing operations.
Proven track record in managing multi-plant networks, ERP systems (Plex ERP or similar platforms preferred), and enterprise infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 administration.
Experience with Azure AD, Intune endpoint management, and infrastructure/cybersecurity tools such as SentinelOne, Varonis, SolarWinds, Cisco ISE, or ManageEngine.
Familiarity with compliance and audit frameworks including IATF 16949, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, TISAX, SOX, and data privacy standards.
Demonstrated success leading IT teams using ITIL service management principles.
Experience in vendor management, IT budget control, and project delivery (PMP, ITIL, or CISSP certification is a plus).
Ability to lead cross-functional IT projects that enhance service delivery, reduce downtime, or support multi-plant standardization and infrastructure upgrades.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a customer service mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
$129k-158k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Tool & Die Repair
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Holland, MI job
Who We Want:
Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, and sets up and operations machine tools to make and repair dies.
What You'll Do:
Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to
fabricate parts.
Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to
specifications.
Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
Heat treats tools or parts.
Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts.
Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others.
Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment.
When and Where:
This will be a Z Shift / 6PM-6AM F-SU 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:
High school diploma or equivalent (required).
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.
Journeyman or completed apprenticeship (preferred).
Must have minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience or equivalent.
Mastercam and Solidworks experience (preferred).
Must have intermediate level of machining and metal working experience.
Strong mechanical and shop math aptitude (preferred).
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. Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.
$46k-55k yearly est. Auto-Apply 39d ago
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Walker, MI job
Who We Want:
Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring invoices are completed and customer accounts are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling customer payments and debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
What You'll Do:
Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation
Process application and reconciliation of customer payments
Prioritize past due invoices according to customer and payment terms
Respond to all customer inquiries
Submit customer statements, research, and correct discrepancies
Process customer debits and follow up with individual Plants on a weekly & monthly basis
Assist in month end closing in the Accounts Receivable module
Update zero-dollar invoices with correct pricing
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices
Regularly communicate payment details, KPI's, and customer past due amounts with Management
Assist with other projects as needed
When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 8AM-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
What You Need to Have:
High school diploma
2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
College courses in accounting preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with PLEX ERP preferred
Automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with multiple location AR processing 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.
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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical Evaluation: Use an objective and balanced approach toward analysis and decision making
Detail-oriented and analytical
Self-motivated
Proficient with Microsoft Office
$37k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 19d ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Challenge Manufacturing 4.4
Walker, MI job
Who We Want:
Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
What You'll Do:
Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Creates and maintains job elements sheets and standard work sheets.
Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
Leads and supports lean manufacturing initiatives; including, cost reductions and productivity improvements.
When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 7AM-4PM M-F 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:
BS degree from a 4 year college or university in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc) or equivalent experience and demonstrated knowledge of:
Automated assembly experience
Cell layout experience
MS Office experience
BIW product understanding & experience
Sheet metal fabrication and assembly experience
AutoCad experience
Plexus experience
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.
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.
Process improvement skills
Lean manufacturing knowledge
Exhibits problem solving & trouble shooting skills
Product dimensional data analysis skills
Previous GD&T knowledge
Interpersonal skills to work with others
$60k-72k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Machine Repair
Benteler 4.6
Benteler job in Holland, MI
Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Maintenance Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 40,00 Required Languages: English Benefits: At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities-at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
* Troubleshooting and repairing of equipment.
* Repairs breakdown/disturbances of production equipments with machanic, hydraulic and pneumatic components including replacement of spare parts.
* Verifies the operational capability of production equipments.
* Installs and moves machinery and equipment to effect layout changes as required.
* Supports continuous improvement measures.
* Keeps production work area neat and clean while performing repairs, preventative maintenance, etc. and clean-up area before leaving when the job is completed.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Leader.
Requirements:
* High School diploma or GED,
* Eight or more years of documented experience in the trade or a Journeyman's Card.
* Must be able to work any shift.
Starting rate of pay for this position is $33.08 per hour, top rate $36.44, plus shift premium.
Your contact
Riley Fairfield
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone:
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The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born-and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we're constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
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