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Press Mechanic

Job in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, 48340, USA
Listing for: Challenge Manufacturing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Press Mechanic I

Overview

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Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time ng part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

Who We Want

Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. In addition, build and re-build equipment for various manufacturing needs.

What You'll Do
  • Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools
  • Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes
  • Ability to electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter (level I certification)
  • Knowledge of Press operation and functionality
  • Basic knowledge of lubrication systems (operation & functionality)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints for troubleshooting
  • Basic troubleshooting skillset when working on mechanical issues
  • Use the following equipment safely:
    Basic Level
    • Hand Tools
    • Hand and Surface Grinders
    • Wheel Puller
    • Torches
    • Pipe Threader
    • Hydraulic Jack
    • Welders
    • Scissor Lift
    • Lathe
    • Forklift
    • Milling Machine
    • Drill Presses
  • Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality
  • Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules (with guidance from Press Maintenance Mechanic II or III)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Able to prioritize tasks
  • Valid forklift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing
  • Valid Scissor Lift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing
  • 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.
  • Updates and relays pertinent information to oncoming shift
  • 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
When And Where

This will be a Z Shift /…

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