Challenge Manufacturing · 2 days ago
Automatic Press Operator (1st Shift)
110 Continental Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, focusing on operational excellence and employee ownership. The Automatic Press Operator will be responsible for monitoring automatic presses to ensure quality production, performing quality checks, and utilizing the ERP system for recording information.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Has primary responsibility for monitoring up to 1,000 Ton Automatic presses ensuring quality stampings are produced per the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production orders and engineering specifications
Performs necessary quality checks, records information in PLEX (Enterprise Resource Planning system -ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or equivalent
Heavy Machine Operator Experience
One year of manufacturing experience
Able to stand for 8-12 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Previous experience operating an Automatic Stamping Press
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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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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