Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Mechatronics Maintenance Tech

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal share the values of Integrity, Stewardship, Teamwork, Hard work, and Excellence.

We aim to be the employer of choice by creating a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We empower our employees with the responsibility - and authority - to make decisions. We strive to provide the best possible work environment, encouraging creativity, applauding ingenuity, and rewarding problem solving.

About the Role:

A Mechatronics Maintenance Tech at Royal plays a crucial role in maintaining our manufacturing equipment's performance. We seek someone with experience in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls (PLCs), as well as robotics. If you enjoy troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues in production, this position is for you. Supporting our Hudsonville, MI campus, this role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Schedule Flexibility:

Royal offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing the majority of the shift to overlap with either the 2nd (4pm-12am) or 3rd (12pm-8am) shift schedule. Training will occur on the 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 2-4 months, based on experience. Once trained, you'll move to your desired shift option. Possible examples include:

• Monday-Friday (8-hour shift x 5 days/week)
• Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (4-10 hour shift x 4 days/week)

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & repair of industrial machinery such as hydraulic & electric injection molding machines, gantry & articulating robots, auxiliary/support equipment, along with custom designed assembly equipment.
• Understand complex electrical, hydraulic, & mechanical systems such as servo electric drives/motors, digital & analog control systems, closed loop proportional controls, hydraulic pumps, directional control, & logic (cartridge) valves, ball screws, & precision mechanical control.
• Understand and application of metrology for precision setup & maintenance.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies such as infrared thermography & ultrasonic measurement.
• Application of education, theory, & mathematics to equipment maintenance.

Requirements:

• Ability to read electrical, fluid power, & mechanical prints/schematics.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Work daily with a can-do 'servant' attitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide explanation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to use fingers, hands and arms to complete a task (dexterity).
• Hand-eye coordination.
• All employees must wear approved safety glasses.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of experience in the maintenance field.
• Experience working with injection molding, custom automation and PLC programming skills are preferred.
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting.
• Will and able to work overtime.

What You'll Get:

• No Sunday work.
• Weekly pay.
• $2.90/hr shift premium.
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability.
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Outstanding medical insurance.
• Onsite fitness center.

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