Mechanical Journeyperson (Millwright) - Fort Wayne

General Motors • Roanoke, IN

403d • $76,294 - $89,024

About The Position

The Mechanical Journeyperson (Millwright) position at General Motors involves working independently with minimal supervision to maintain, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery. The role requires flexibility to handle multiple job assignments and a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to established procedures. Candidates should possess significant experience in mechanical trades and be prepared to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• At least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a Mechanical trade.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements including assessments, drug testing, and a background check.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work flexible shift hours and overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery.
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems.
• Use various hand or power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, assembling, joining, and installing 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 to rig equipment and material for lifting.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Fabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools, and t-sets to exact specifications.
• Plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models.
• Determine quality of finished products, ensuring defect-free parts by verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances using measuring instruments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual incentive payout available as qualified
• Relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed