Challenge Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Press Electrician I-III
10501 NW Transcon Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, committed to operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Press Electrician I-III will be responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety codes and regulations.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools consistent with local and national codes
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problems
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
Learn from Electrician II and III to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
Run conduit inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
Qualification
Required
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
Must be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays
Must be able to do electrical controls work PLC (revise or improve) with guidance from a Controls Engineer
Must have a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical machine components, electronic circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand electrical principles and codes
Must have a working knowledge of electrical meters and instruments such as brush recorders, multi-function meters, and programmable controls and associated equipment. Good computer skills are important
Requires skill in the use of electrical hand tools
Must be able to perform the electrical Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all plant equipment
Must know and follow established safety procedures, including a working knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA
Must be able to pass necessary electrician testing and LOTO certification
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.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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