Robotic Weld Cell Maintenance Mechanic

Robotic Weld Cell Maintenance Mechanic

A day in this role: Your shift kicks off at either 2:30 PM (2nd) or 10:30 PM (3rd) at our Holland, MI plant. You check your work queue in Plex, scan downtime codes, and walk the weld lines. A robot flags a basic fault—using the teach pendant, you jog the robot to a safe position, diagnose a sensor issue, and return the cell to production. Next, you perform PMs, top off the right lubricants, and document everything in Plex. Before handoff, you brief the incoming team so they’re set up for success.

About Challenge Manufacturing: We’re a tier 1 leader in complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. As an employee-owned company, our ESOP awards shares annually, growing an extra retirement benefit as you grow your career. We’re #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered—where safety, ownership, and teamwork guide everything we do.

What you’ll take on

• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools across manufacturing and tool room areas.
• Build and rebuild equipment to meet evolving manufacturing needs.
• Use Plex to record downtime and close work orders with accurate details.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on welding equipment and related systems (MIG, spot, stud).
• Participate in continuous improvement—recommend process, tooling, and equipment upgrades that drive throughput and quality.
• Perform and help refine preventive maintenance plans (with guidance from a Level II or III Weld Maintenance Mechanic).
• Apply basic robotic skills: move robots, navigate the teach pendant, and resolve common faults safely.
• Apply correct lubrication practices—know the function, type, and timing.
• Use precision tools: calipers, micrometers, indicators, and feeler gauges.

Tools and equipment you’ll handle safely

• Hand and surface grinders, wheel puller, torches, pipe threader, hydraulic jack, welders
• Scissor lift, boom lift, forklift
• Lathe, milling machine, drill presses

Schedule and location

Holland, MI | 2nd Shift (2:30 PM–10:30 PM) or 3rd Shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM). At times, you may start early, stay late, or work weekends to meet customer needs and urgent requests.

What helps you thrive here

• English proficiency sufficient to follow instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Clear communication and solid time management; able to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Valid Challenge Manufacturing forklift license and scissor lift license.
• High personal standards, accountability, and integrity; thorough and reliable execution.
• Constructive conflict resolution; builds positive relationships.
• Open to feedback; continuously improves.
• Flexes between work areas to support plant flow; works with urgency for the customer.
• Broad capability across job responsibilities; maintains current skills.
• Positive approach to change; treats it as a learning opportunity.
• Collaborative mindset; shares information and updates the next shift.

Benefits that grow with you

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA with annual employer contributions; FSAs; company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life; Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability; Employer 401(k) Match; ESOP shares; tuition reimbursement; Referral Bonus Program; Challenge Incentive Program; and paid time off.

Note: Benefits offerings can vary by role. Responsibilities may evolve over time as business needs change, with or without notice.

And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.