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Challenge Manufacturing

Production Operator

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

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 ...

Challenge Manufacturing

Production Operator

Bridgeton, MO

$16 - $19.25/hr

Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gauge instructions, first piece inspection approval, problem containment processes, quality alerts and other quality ...

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Do workers at Challenge Manufacturing get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
72% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Challenge Manufacturing pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At Challenge Manufacturing, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
70% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Challenge Manufacturing affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
84% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Challenge Manufacturing worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
73% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Challenge Manufacturing workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Challenge Manufacturing?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Challenge Manufacturing managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Challenge Manufacturing spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Challenge Manufacturing good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
62% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
68% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people feel stressed out here.
90% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Challenge Manufacturing?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Challenge Manufacturing?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Challenge Manufacturing’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Challenge Manufacturing is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Infographic showing various job openings at Challenge Manufacturing in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
3rd Shift Automatic Press Operator

3rd Shift Automatic Press Operator

Challenge Manufacturing

Walker, MI • On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Challenge Manufacturing rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

490th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

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:
Has primary responsibility for monitoring up to 1,000 Ton Automatic presses ensuring quality stampings are produced per the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production orders and engineering specifications. Performs necessary quality checks, records information in PLEX (Enterprise Resource Planning system -ERP) and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.
What You'll Do:
  • Performs all duties to ensure department and plant meet daily and weekly production requirements.
  • References production orders in Plex to stamp product per Job Element Sheet (JES).
  • Select and load correct coils in stamping press in order to produce a quality stamping.
  • Frequently lifts/moves, pulls/pushes, and/or positions products and materials weighing up to xx pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center. Press operations involve frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting.
  • 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. Uses personal computer (PC), Plex system, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Completes on-line work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable and all visual inspection and gage requirements are being met.
  • Visually inspects parts from stamping press per Challenge Manufacturing quality standards to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Ensures customer and Challenge Manufacturing quality standards are met per gage 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.
  • Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
  • Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation (hourly count boards).
  • Meets daily production requirements.

When and Where:
This will be a 3rd Shift / 10pm - 6am Sun-Thurs position located at our Plant in Walker, MI
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:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
  • One year of manufacturing experience
  • 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.
  • 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

What We Offer:We're excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 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, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

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