Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice – Automotive Manufacturing

Torrey Holistics; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks an apprentice to support maintenance and production in automotive manufacturing. You will rotate through electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks, aided by journeymen, building practical skills while ensuring safety and reliability on the shop floor.

Structured classroom instruction once per week and progressive, competency-based evaluations guide your development toward journeyman certification in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in, or eligibility for, a registered apprenticeship.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical trades and ability to read schematics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as production requires.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled PMs on CNC machines, robotic welding cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues under supervision.
• Work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to identify faults and make minor program tweaks.
• Read and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Capture accurate work orders and logs in the CMMS; uphold safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Willingness to rotate shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in registered apprenticeship

Tools

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Job description

Step into a Day on the Floor

You clock in, gear up with PPE, and pull your first work orders from the CMMS. A quick toolbox talk sets priorities: a conveyor PM, a robotic weld cell inspection, and a press line restart to protect the production schedule. With a journeyman by your side, you rotate from mechanical alignment to electrical diagnostics, steadily building the skills that lead to journeyman certification.

What You’ll Tackle

• Preventive and corrective care: Support scheduled PMs on CNC machines, robotic welding cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly equipment. Help restore operation quickly to minimize downtime and keep lines moving.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting: Under direct supervision, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues. Inspect and replace wear items—bearings, belts, seals, filters, and lubrication fittings to improve reliability.
• Electrical and controls exposure: Assist with 120V/240V/480V systems, VFDs, and control panels. Work with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) to identify faults and make minor program tweaks. Read and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Mechanical systems work: Use hand and power tools to align, install, and remove components. Help maintain hydraulic and pneumatic circuits—pressure testing, hose swaps, and valve adjustments—and pitch in on rigging and millwright tasks.
• Safety and documentation: Capture accurate work orders and logs in the CMMS. Rigorously follow LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures. Join safety inspections, toolbox talks, and training. Keep a 5S-standard workspace.

Your Development Path

Structured apprenticeship with one day per week of classroom instruction and progressive, competency-based evaluations. Cross‑disciplinary rotations—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic—guided by master and journeyman technicians. Continuous feedback loops to sharpen technical judgment and problem‑solving.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in, or eligibility for, a registered apprenticeship (JATC, UAW‑affiliated, or equivalent).
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or related trades and ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical and troubleshooting instincts.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, plus weekends and overtime, as production requires.
• Pre‑employment requirement: Must pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Physical Realities of the Role

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently; team lift above that threshold.
• Spend long periods standing and moving; frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Perform tasks in confined spaces, at heights, and in high‑noise areas.
• Wear required PPE at all times: safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection.

Tools, Tech, and Know-How You’ll Apply

• Electrical Troubleshooting;
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting;
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO);
• Equipment Installation & Wiring;
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance;
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems;
• Machine Safety Inspections.
• Specialized process familiarity: headliner manufacturing, polybond, thermobond, waterjets.
• Machines & technologies: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Conveyor Systems.

This is your launchpad to a skilled trades career—learn by doing, grow with mentorship, and help keep an automotive operation running at its best.