Industrial Equipment Reliability Apprentice (CNC/Robotics)

Motus Integrated Technologies; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Cross-training in multiple systems

Formal coursework + hands-on rotations

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies offers an apprenticeship designed to place you in the center of automotive manufacturing, with escalation toward journeyman status. You will be mentored by experienced technicians and participate in structured rotations across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The program includes formal coursework one day per week and hands-on rotations to accelerate skill growth, with a focus on keeping assets healthy and restoring line uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in or eligible for a registered apprenticeship.
• Basic ability to read prints/schematics/technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on CNC equipment, robotic welding cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly systems.
• Support line restarts to reduce unplanned downtime and protect production schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues under supervision; replace wear components.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Equipment Diagnostics

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Equipment Installation

Equipment Maintenance

Automotive Manufacturing Systems

Machine Safety Inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

Job description

Ready to Learn, Fix, and Keep Lines Running?

If you thrive on solving technical puzzles and want a clear path to journeyman status, this apprenticeship places you in the center of automotive manufacturing—where uptime matters and every repair sharpens your craft.

Why This Role

• Mentored by journeyman/master technicians.
• Cross-training in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Formal coursework (typically one day per week) + hands-on rotations = accelerated skill growth.

What You Will Do

• Keep assets healthy: Assist with preventive maintenance on CNC equipment, robotic welding cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly systems.
• Get systems back online fast: Support line restarts to reduce unplanned downtime and protect production schedules.
• Fix what fails: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues under supervision; replace wear components like bearings, belts, seals, filters, and lube fittings.
• Work the electrons and code: Help diagnose 120V/240V/480V circuits, VFDs, and control panels; use PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) to pinpoint faults and make minor program edits; interpret schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Build and align: Align, install, and remove mechanical components; perform hydraulic/pneumatic maintenance (pressure tests, hose changes, valve adjustments); support rigging and millwright activities.
• Document and operate safely: Log work accurately in the CMMS; follow LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures; participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks, and required training; maintain 5S order.

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled in or eligible for a registered apprenticeship (JATC, UAW-affiliated, or equivalent).
• Basic grasp of trades concepts and ability to read entry-level prints/schematics/technical drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving ability.
• Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed by production.
• Screening: Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs solo; team lift for heavier items.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Work in confined spaces, at heights, and in elevated-noise environments.
• Consistent use of PPE: safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection.

Your Toolkit of Skills

• Electrical Troubleshooting; Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting; Lockout/Tagout (LOTO); Equipment Installation & Wiring; Equipment Repair & Maintenance; Automotive Manufacturing Systems; Machine Safety Inspections.
• Process knowledge welcomed: headliner manufacturing, polybond, thermobond, waterjets.
• Technologies you’ll touch: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Conveyor Systems.

How You’ll Grow

• Structured rotations across disciplines.
• Direct mentorship, shadowing, and feedback loops.
• On-schedule completion of apprenticeship hours and competency evaluations leading toward journeyman readiness.

Bring curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to safety—leave with the foundation of a high-demand skilled trade.