Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) - Pontiac Stamping

General Motors•Pontiac, MI

5d•$39 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is seeking qualified Machine Repair Journeypersons to work under minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and problem-solving skills, and handle multiple assignments during a shift. This onsite role is based at Pontiac Stamping. The position may be filled at the Journeyperson or Journeyperson in Training (JIT) level; certificates, credentials, and interview scoring determine status and pay. Compensation is $38.90–$45.38 for a JIT or $46.31 for a Journeyperson. An annual incentive payout may also be available, as qualified. Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility, and relocation benefits are not provided. The role involves maintaining, repairing, fabricating, operating, and inspecting industrial machinery, piping, tools, and automation systems. The selected candidate must be willing to work flexible shifts—including day, afternoon, or night shifts—and overtime, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice. Candidates must meet GM hiring requirements, including assessments, drug testing, and a background check. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least six years of related experience in a mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, or machine repair), or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, or machine repair).
Satisfactorily complete GM’s 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, weekends, and holidays on those shifts, sometimes with little notice.
Meet the physical requirements, including 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 materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Drive mobile equipment when needed.
Not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies.
Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA standards and company procedures.
Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery, including shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, high-speed CNC spindles, coolant systems and filters, and combustion equipment and valves.
Lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems.
Use hand or power tools to measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, solder, assemble, join, and install pipes, valves, and fittings.
Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation.
Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, vertical lifts, and cranes.
Determine loading requirements for rigging equipment and materials for lifting.
Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
Fabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools, and t-sets to exact specifications.
Plan fabrication sequences for tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models.
Verify finished-product quality and conformance to specifications by checking dimensions, alignment, and clearances with instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.