Weld Tooling Maintenance

Challenge Manufacturing•Northlake, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments for welding operations, and for fabricating, modifying, or repairing mechanical equipment. The role performs machining and advanced weld fixture adjustments, verifies work against specifications, and supports production efficiency and product quality through continuous improvement. It is an A Shift position, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at the company’s plant in Northlake, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
At least two years of machinist experience.
Welding proficiency with MIG, TIG, Shielded Metal Arc, and brazing applications.
Strong communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Valid forklift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing.
Valid scissor lift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Demonstrates high performance standards, accountability, thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
Ability to resolve conflicts constructively by listening, focusing on the issue, finding a resolution, and monitoring progress.
Ability to use feedback to improve performance and work relationships.
Ability to work with urgency, collaborate, share information, adapt constructively to change, and use time wisely.
Must be present when scheduled and ensure coverage when absent.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate basic and specialized or advanced machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications using measuring and inspection tools.
Perform advanced weld fixture adjustments for complex systems.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine fabrication methods and operation sequences.
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for machinery work.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for machining.
Participate proactively in continuous improvement and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements to improve production efficiency and product quality.
Complete and manage work orders using the Plex system.
Confer with engineering, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Move within work areas as needed to support plant flow and meet customer needs.
Rotate through job responsibilities and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform them effectively.
Update and relay pertinent information to the oncoming shift.