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CNC Operator (3rd Shift)

Challenge Manufacturing and Careers
Richmond, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

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!

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for Computer Numerically Controlled machines (i.e. generate, edit, troubleshoot and verify CNC Programs) utilizing CNC technology by means of programming, setup, and operating a CNC machine.
  • Operate a CNC machine to produce parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. (Challenge Mfg. Company offers newer and well-kept CNC equipment in a climate controlled environment. Equipment includes Haas CNC Mills and Mitsubishi Wire EDM)
  • Inspect, verify and replace as needed tooling utilized in the CNC work center.
  • Calculate, record and enter into the control the appropriate offsets for each tool.
  • Maintain the appropriate production records in Plexus.
  • Maintain the appropriate maintenance records in Plexus.
  • Perform general (i.e. routine) maintenance of the equipment fluid levels and lubrication points
  • Mastercam Programming preferred

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd shift position working 10:00PM to 6:30AM Tuesday-Saturday, located at our plant in Richmond, KY. This position will train on 1st shift, 6:00AM-2:30PM Monday - Friday.

What You Need to Have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, some college or technical school preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of two years' work experience as a CNC Programmer or Machinist / Operator.
  • Tool and Die experience or training strongly preferred
  • Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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