Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice – Automotive Manufacturing

Motus Integrated Technologies; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies in Michigan is launching a hands-on apprenticeship for aspiring maintenance technicians. You will work alongside journeyman technicians, rotating through electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks on CNC machines, conveyors, and robotic cells.

The program emphasizes safety, hands-on diagnostics, and progressive competency before earning journeyman certification. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be eligible for a registered

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams; apply plan changes.
• Assist with rigging and millwright tasks; maintain hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Record work orders and follow safety procedures, 5S workspace standard.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Conveyor systems

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.