Electrician Journeyperson - Pontiac Stamping
About The Position
General Motors is hiring qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons for its Pontiac Stamping location. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Electrician Journeyperson lays out, installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on complicated electrical equipment and circuits, and provides troubleshooting and technical expertise on control systems. The role is onsite and requires reporting to a specific location on a full-time basis. The position may be filled at the Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training (JIT) level. JIT compensation ranges from $38.90 to $45.38; the Journeyperson rate is $46.31. Certificates, credentials, and interview scoring determine status and pay. Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility, and the position is not eligible for relocation benefits. Applicants must be willing to work flexible shift hours, including day, afternoon, or night shifts, and overtime, weekends, and holidays on those shifts, sometimes with little notice. Candidates must complete GM’s hiring process requirements, including comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, with an annual incentive payout available to eligible employees. GM describes its vision as a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- At least six years of related experience as an electrician, or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical trade.
- Satisfactorily complete GM hiring process requirements, including comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Be willing to work flexible shifts (day, afternoon, or night) and overtime, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice.
- Be able to respond quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
- Be able to work and stand for extended periods, wear personal protective equipment, navigate a busy environment, and bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, depending on department.
- Drive mobile equipment when needed.
- Candidates who need or may need GM immigration-related sponsorship to work or remain employed at GM are not eligible for this role.
Responsibilities
- Follow established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA standards and company procedures.
- Maintain and repair electrical equipment.
- Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting problems quickly to avoid production delays.
- Perform electrical preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
- Promote teamwork and work with other departments.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefit package.
- Annual incentive payout available, as qualified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
