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

Your future starts here! A Mechatronics Maintenance Tech at Royal is an essential role to keep our manufacturing equipment performing at its best. We are looking for someone who has electrical, mechanical and hydraulic, controls (PLCs), and or robotics experience. If you love getting your hands dirty, troubleshooting and problem solving equipment issues in production- this is the job for you! Supporting our Hudsonville, MI campus, this position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. 

Schedule:

Royal is flexible as to what shift this individual works, as long as the majority of the shift overlaps with our 2nd (4pm-12am) or 3rd (12pm-8am) shift schedule. Training will take place on 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 2-4 months, based on experience. Once trained, you’ll move to your desired shift option. Examples of shift schedules we are open to are listed below. 
Monday-Friday (8-hour shift x 5 days/week)

• 4pm-12am
• 8pm-2am
• 10pm-6am
• 12pm-8am
• 2am-10am

Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (4-10 hour shift x 4 days/week)

• 3pm-1am
• 2am-10am
• 10pm-8am
• 12pm-11pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & repair of industrial machinery such as hydraulic & electric injection molding machines, gantry & articulating robots, auxiliary/support equipment, along with custom designed assembly equipment. 
  • Understand complex electrical, hydraulic, & mechanical systems such as:
  • Servo electric drives/motors
  • Digital & analog control systems
  • Closed loop proportional controls
  • Hydraulic pumps, directional control, & logic (cartridge) valves
  • Ball screws, & precision mechanical control
• Understand and application of metrology for precision setup & maintenance
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies such as infrared thermography & ultrasonic measurement
• Application of education, theory, & mathematics to equipment maintenance

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to read electrical, fluid power, & mechanical prints/schematics
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective communication 
  • Communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization including operators, supervisors and plant leaders
• Attention to detail 
• Work daily with a can-do “servant” attitude
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide explanation 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping  and performing repetitive tasks
• 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:

• High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience 
• 3+ years of experience in the maintenance field
• Experience working with injection molding, custom automation and PLC programming skills are preferred 
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting
• Willing and able to work overtime

What You’ll Get 

• No Sunday work
• Weekly pay
• $2.90/hr shift premium 
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance
• Onsite fitness center