Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice – Automotive Manufacturing

Motus Integrated Technologies - Maplewood; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies - Maplewood offers a structured apprenticeship on the factory floor, rotating through electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic trades under master and journeyman supervision.

You will learn to diagnose and repair a range of equipment and processes, gain familiarity with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), and advance toward journeyman certification while supporting safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with enrollment or eligibility for an apprenticeship.
• Foundational knowledge in electrical or mechanical trades and ability to read basic schematics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as production requires.

Responsibilities

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, robotic weld cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly equipment.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues under supervision.
• Assist with electrical systems including PLCs, VFDs, and control panels; read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain safety procedures and 5S workspace standards; document work orders in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in apprenticeship

Tools

PLC

Ladder logic

Electrical wiring

Job description

Step into a Day on the FloorYou 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 TacklePreventive 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 PathStructured 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 BringHigh 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 RoleLift 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 ApplyElectrical 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.