Electrician Journeyperson - Rochester

General Motors•Rochester, NY

2d•$39 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is hiring qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons. 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. This is an onsite position, and the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The role may be filled at the Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training level. JIT compensation ranges from $38.90 to $45.38; the Journeyperson rate is $46.31. Credentials and interview scoring determine status and pay. Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility, and relocation benefits are not provided. The position requires willingness to work flexible shifts—including day, afternoon, or night shifts—and overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice. Candidates must complete GM’s hiring process, including assessments, drug testing, and a background check, and be eligible to work in the United States. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. General Motors states that its UAW hourly employment offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, with an annual incentive payout available as qualified. The company describes a commitment to 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 shift hours, including day, afternoon, or night shifts, and overtime hours, weekends, and holidays with little notice.
Quickly respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Work and stand for extended periods and comfortably wear personal protective equipment.
Navigate a busy environment; 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.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
Maintain and repair electrical equipment.
Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnose problems, and correct them promptly to avoid production delays.
Perform electrical preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
Promote teamwork and show willingness to work with other departments.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Lay out and install complicated electrical equipment and circuits.
Provide troubleshooting and technical expertise on control systems.