Challenge Manufacturing · 1 month ago
Production Operator 1st Shift
35 Corporate Woods Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, committed to operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Production Operator is responsible for various welding operations, ensuring quality standards are met while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work area.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements and completes required paperwork
References production orders in Plex to weld product per Job Element Sheet
Frequently loads, unloads, lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally weighing more throughout assigned work center
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
Completes work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable
Visually inspects parts from previous operation per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gauge 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
Monitors material usage and floor stock to ensure accurate inventory. Notifies material handler when floor stock or inventory is low to prevent production interruptions
Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties
Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required
Qualification
Required
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
Must have prior knowledge and familiarity of basic computer navigational skills
One-year manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Reliable regarding attendance and performance
Adhere to safety rules of the plant – including PPE requirements
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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