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Technical Manufacturing Lead - 2nd or 3rd Shift
Hudsonville, MIWho 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.
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
Royal Technologies is a company that is passionate about training and development. We are looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded individual who has a desire to jump in and learn our injection molding machines and processes. If hired, you’ll spend 9-12 months working through a robust in-house training program, designed to develop you into a technical leader at Royal.You bring the eagerness to learn and we will equip you with the technical skills needed to help you grow into a supervisor role! Based out of our Hudsonville facility, this position reports to the Production Manager, and is supported by the bay (department) Injection Molding Supervisor.
Core Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment. Problem-solve in order to develop corrective actions for customer issues and ideas for improvement
- Climb in and out of injection molding equipment in order to best perform mold and color changes
- Prioritize production orders and oversee the production of quality products to ensure our customer standards and needs are met
- Maintain the work area, equipment and molds to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools
- Responsible for machine safety and for following all prescribed lock out procedures
Other Responsibilities:
- Learn to schedule team machine assignments and break coverage in order to hit daily goals
- Work alongside current Molding Supervisors, learning how to lead a small team (3-6) in the execution of daily production tasks and in continuous improvement
- Practice writing and conducting employee performance evaluations
Physical Responsibilities:
- Ability to lift up to 55lbs
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking and performing repetitive tasks
- Bending and stooping
- Ability to use fingers, hands and arms to complete a task (dexterity)
- Hand-eye coordination
- All employees must wear approved safety glasses
Starting Wage: $21.65+/hr + quarterly bonuses
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications:
- Proven hands-on technical experience (work or personal) is highly preferred (utility, maintenance, process tech, etc.)
- Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus
- High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience
- Willing and able to work 45-50 hours per week
- Although this is a 2nd shift (4pm-12am) or 3rd shift (12am-8am) position, there will be training required on 1st shift (8am-4pm)
- Interest in developing into a leadership role
- Prior leadership experience is greatly appreciated
What You’ll Get
- No Sunday work
- Weekly pay
- Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
- Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Outstanding medical insurance
- On-site wellness facility available 24 hours a day
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