Challenge Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Die Setter 1st Shift
3079 Three Mile Road, Walker, MI 49534
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, focused on operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Die Setter is responsible for setting up and changing dies on various presses while ensuring quality parts are produced according to established standards.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications
Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy
Understands job description 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 policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description
Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; 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
Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding
Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks
Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers
Installs any and all die protection devices
Qualification
Required
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 general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and 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
Ability to use basic Measurement skills
Ability to use basic mathematic skills
Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes
Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck
Preferred
Metal Stamping experience
Die setting in stamping
Lock out tag out experience
Press operating experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (11)
2023 (11)
2022 (13)
2021 (6)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
Business Wire
2023-10-16
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