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.

• 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.

• Keep 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.