Electrician - Hudson

GM•Hudson, OH

12d

About The Position

General Motors is hiring qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the 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 position may be filled at the Journeyperson or Journeyperson in Training (JIT) level. Credentials and interview scoring determine status and pay. JIT compensation is $38.90–$45.38, and the Journeyperson rate is $46.31. Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility. Applicants must complete GM’s hiring process, including comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check; be at least 18 years old; and be eligible to work in the United States. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts—including day, afternoon, or night shifts—and overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice. Physical requirements include responding quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals; standing for extended periods; wearing personal protective equipment; navigating a busy environment; bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; and potentially lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds depending on the department. The role may involve occasional sitting and driving mobile equipment when needed. General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. An annual incentive payout is also available, as qualified. GM may share applicant credential information and documentation with UAW personnel who need it for their skilled trades team responsibilities.

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 day, afternoon, or night shifts, and overtime hours, weekends, and holidays on those shifts with little notice.
Respond quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals; 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.
Applicants who need or will need GM immigration-related sponsorship to work or remain employed at GM should not apply.

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, diagnosing and correcting problems quickly 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.