Injection Molding Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift

Royal Technologies Corp.; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonuses based on profit

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Outstanding medical insurance

No Sunday work

Job summary

Royal Technologies is seeking a hands-on, mechanically minded trainee to join our Injection Molding team. You'll spend 9-12 months in a robust in-house training program designed to develop you into a technical leader, reporting to the Production Manager and supported by the Injection Molding Supervisor.

The role is on the 2nd shift (4pm-12am), Monday through Friday. You’ll learn mold changes, run production, and grow into a supervisory role while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on technical experience (work or personal) is highly preferred (utility, maintenance, process tech, etc.)
• Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus
• Willing and able to work 45-50 hours per week
• Ability to train on 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 3-6 months
• Prior leadership experience is greatly appreciated

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment; develop corrective actions
• Climb in and out of injection molding equipment for mold and color changes
• Prioritize production orders and oversee output to meet customer standards
• Maintain the work area, equipment and molds for an organized workplace
• Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements
• Learn to schedule team machine assignments and break coverage

Education

High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience

Job description

Who We Are

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 are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Royal Technologies is a company that is passionate about training and development. We are looking for a hands‑on, mechanically minded individual who has a desire to jump in and learn our injection molding machines and processes. If hired, you’ll spend 9-12 months working through a robust in‑house training program, designed to develop you into a technical leader at Royal. You bring the eagerness to learn and we will equip you with the technical skills needed to help you grow into a supervisor role! This position reports to the Production Manager, and is supported by the bay (department) Injection Molding Supervisor.

This is a 2nd (4pm-12am) position Monday‑Friday.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment. Problem‑solve in order to develop corrective actions for customer issues and ideas for improvement
• Climb in and out of injection molding equipment in order to best perform mold and color changes
• Prioritize production orders and oversee the production of quality products to ensure our customer standards and needs are met
• Maintain the work area, equipment and molds to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools
• Responsible for machine safety and for following all prescribed lock out procedures

Other Responsibilities

• Learn to schedule team machine assignments and break coverage in order to hit daily goals
• Work alongside current Molding Supervisors, learning how to lead a small team (3‑6) in the execution of daily production tasks and in continuous improvement
• Practice writing and conducting employee performance evaluations

Physical Responsibilities

• Ability to lift up to 55lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and performing repetitive tasks
• Bending and stooping
• 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

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on technical experience (work or personal) is highly preferred (utility, maintenance, process tech, etc.)
• Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus
• High school diploma/GED or 3‑5 years of solid manufacturing experience
• Willing and able to work 45-50 hours per week
• Ability to train on 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 3-6 months.
• Prior leadership experience is greatly appreciated

What You’ll Get

• No Sunday work
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability - we win together!
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance