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

If you like working with your hands to fix things, this job may be for you! Our Set-Up Technicians are an essential part of our production team, ensuring that we can run production by switching out the molds/dies of our injection molding machines. This is a hands on job that we've found mechanically inclined individuals to love! If you love working on your car, renovating your home or troubleshooting issues on machines - we want you and can train you! Based out of our Hudsonville facility, this position reports directly to the team supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and adjust injection molding machines to achieve optimal production efficiency and quality standards.
• Climb in and out of injection molding equipment in order to best perform mold and color changes
• Clean color feeders, hoppers, etc.
• Ensure machines are supplied with appropriate materials and cover machine assignments as needed
• Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment 
• Monitor, document and control the injection molding process parameters, including temperature, pressure, and cycle times.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all aspects of the injection molding process. 

Physical Requirements

• 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: $23.00-$27.00/hour (including shift premium) + quarterly bonuses based on business progress

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 overtime
• Ability to work 3rd Shift (12am-8am) but train on 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 2-4 months

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