Challenge Manufacturing · 19 hours ago
Weld Destruct 3rd shift
1401 S. Washington, Holland, MI 49423
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. They are seeking a Weld Destruct Technician who will perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials and products to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Uses hand tools such as but not limited to air chisel, chop saw, plasma cutters, grinders, hammer drill, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics
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 policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description
Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non-conformance’s 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
Supports productions on the processes that are appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing
Uses hand tools such as but not limited to cutter, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics
Uses power tools such as but not limited to air-hammer, chop saw, plasma cutter, and hand grinder
Inspects materials, parts or products for conformance to specifications and contacts the Supervisor to discuss non-conformances
Operates cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds. Along with the use of nitric acid, in order to conduct acid and measurement tests with lecoscope
Uses measurement tools such as but not limited to calipers and micrometers to ensure adequate welds of parts or products
Completes appropriate paperwork to inform Weld Technicians of part failure for equipment repair and/or service
Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
Enters data into graphs and charts that are given by engineering
Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
Completes appropriate paperwork, records data, and turns completed paperwork into Supervisor
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
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
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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