Industrial Equipment Reliability Apprentice; CNC​/Robotics

Ready to Learn, Fix, and Keep Lines Running?

If you thrive on solving technical puzzles and want a clear path to journeyman status, this apprenticeship places you in the center of automotive manufacturing—where uptime matters and every repair sharpens your craft.

Why This Role Mentored by journeyman/master technicians.

Cross-training in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Formal coursework (typically one day per week) + hands-on rotations = accelerated skill growth.

What You Will DoKeep assets healthy:
Assist with preventive maintenance on CNC equipment, robotic welding cells, conveyors, stamping presses, and assembly systems.

Get systems back online fast:
Support line restarts to reduce unplanned downtime and protect production schedules.

Fix what fails:
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues under supervision; replace wear components like bearings, belts, seals, filters, and lube fittings.

Work the electrons and code:
Help diagnose 120V/240V/480V circuits, VFDs, and control panels; use PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) to pinpoint faults and make minor program edits; interpret schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.

Build and align:
Align, install, and remove mechanical components; perform hydraulic/pneumatic maintenance (pressure tests, hose changes, valve adjustments); support rigging and millwright activities.

Document and operate safely:
Log work accurately in the CMMS; follow LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures; participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks, and required training; maintain 5S order.

Must-Haves High school diploma or GED.Enrolled in or eligible for a registered apprenticeship (JATC, UAW-affiliated, or equivalent).Basic grasp of trades concepts and ability to read entry-level prints/schematics/technical drawings.

Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving ability.

Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed by production.

Screening:
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Physical Demands Lift/carry up to 50 lbs solo; team lift for heavier items.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Work in confined spaces, at heights, and in elevated-noise environments.

Consistent use of PPE: safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection.

Your Toolkit of Skills Electrical Troubleshooting;
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting;
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO);
Equipment Installation & Wiring;
Equipment Repair & Maintenance;
Automotive Manufacturing Systems;
Machine Safety Inspections.

Process knowledge welcomed: headliner manufacturing, polybond, thermobond, waterjets.

Technologies you’ll touch:
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC);
Conveyor Systems.

How You’ll Grow Structured rotations across disciplines.

Direct mentorship, shadowing, and feedback loops.

On-schedule completion of apprenticeship hours and competency evaluations leading toward journeyman readiness.

Bring curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to safety—leave with the foundation of a high-demand skilled trade.