Press Mechanic I: Non-Journeyperson
CHALLENGE MFG. · Missouri
📍 Kansas City, MOvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-08-02
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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 at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
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:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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)
When and Where:
This will be a Y- Shift / 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday - Sunday position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO .
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.
What You Need to Have:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS
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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, heat, sparks, and smoke
May also be exposed to water, vibration, dust, grease, and oil
Exposure to high and low voltage components and systems
Frequently walks, bends, twists, turns, and lifts while performing functions of position
Moderate-sized equipment used around work area
Possible cuts, scrapes, burns or bruises
Eye protection required; hearing protection required; cut resistant arm guards required; cut resistant gloves required
Exposure to pinch points, rotating equipment
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of Machine Repair experience
Pneumatics and Hydraulics experience
Basic understanding of relevant Press controls and processes
Basic understanding of common tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, lathes
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of Machine Repair experience preferred
Robotics training (electrical, mechanical)
Other Duties
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