Challenge Manufacturing · 16 hours ago
Transfer Press Operator Z 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, focusing on operational excellence and employee ownership. The Transfer Press Operator is responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring transfer presses to ensure quality stampings are produced according to standards and specifications.
IndustrialManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements
References production orders in Plex to stamp product per Job Element Sheet (JES)
Sets up and adjusts stamping press according to die set-up sheet
Select and verify appropriate steel coils to ensure product meets customer requirements
Changes steel coils at appropriate intervals to ensure production output continues
Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press 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 stamping press 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
Qualification
Required
Ability to adjust press speed or learn to adjust press speed
Ability to set press height (shut height) or ability to learn to set press height
Ability to adjust press fingers
Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
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
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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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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