What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Automation (Mechatronics) Technician Internship position at Challenge Manufacturing?
Who We Are:
Challenge’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!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Weld Automation Technician Internship
Who We Are:
Challenge’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:
We are looking for motivated final semester level college students majoring in mechatronics to help use in our program launch in Spartanburg, South Carolina and potentially join us permanently after the internship cycle finishes!
What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities:
All three shifts are available, and we are located at 789 Flatwood Industrial Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
What You Need To Have:
Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner.
Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information.
Due to customer requirements, it is prohibited by federal export control laws from transferring controlled information and technology to “Foreign Persons” except as specifically authorized by the U.S. government. In the absence of such authorization, access to controlled information or technology must be limited to “U.S. Persons.” Accordingly, in order to comply with export control laws, the customer is required to verify a contractor’s status as being either a “U.S. Person” or a “Foreign Person.”
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.
Challenge’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!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Weld Automation Technician Internship
Who We Are:
Challenge’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:
We are looking for motivated final semester level college students majoring in mechatronics to help use in our program launch in Spartanburg, South Carolina and potentially join us permanently after the internship cycle finishes!
What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily maintenance tasks, including fixing robots, DFS, SPR sealer issues, and loading spools on rivet applications.
- Work with tooling machines such as grinders, mills, and lathes.
- Learn and perform basic Kawasaki Robot repair and mechatronics troubleshooting.
- Apply electrical and general safety principles in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other safety standards.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure a zero-energy state before maintenance activities.
- Utilize hand tools and power tools to assemble, inspect, and maintain automated welding systems.
- Interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Set up, program, and operate robotic and automated machinery.
- Understand and apply basic PLC programming, robotic programming, and HMI troubleshooting.
- Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems in welding automation.
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting and analysis for industrial circuits.
- Demonstrate proper welding principles, including MIG and Spot-welding defect identification and troubleshooting.
- Learn and apply welding automation techniques, including robotic welding program creation and tool center point setup.
- Currently enrolled in final semester of OR recently completed a Mechatronics or related program.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of electrical safety, schematics, and industrial automation.
- Hands-on experience with hand tools and power tools.
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Prior experience in maintenance, robotics, or welding automation.
- Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial automation controls.
- Experience with pneumatic systems and troubleshooting.
All three shifts are available, and we are located at 789 Flatwood Industrial Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
What You Need To Have:
- Must be a current final semester level college student or recent graduate (2023-2024) majoring in mechatronics in mechatronics
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
- Automotive manufacturing experience a plus
- Basic knowledge of relevant robotic controls and processes a plus
- 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
- 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
- Steel-toed shoes required onsite
Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner.
Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information.
Due to customer requirements, it is prohibited by federal export control laws from transferring controlled information and technology to “Foreign Persons” except as specifically authorized by the U.S. government. In the absence of such authorization, access to controlled information or technology must be limited to “U.S. Persons.” Accordingly, in order to comply with export control laws, the customer is required to verify a contractor’s status as being either a “U.S. Person” or a “Foreign Person.”
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.
