Mechanical Journeyperson (Millwright) - Jackson CCA

GM • Brandon, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is hiring qualified Mechanical Journeypersons, including millwrights, pipefitters, toolmakers, and machine repair workers. The role involves working under minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and problem-solving, and handling multiple assignments during a shift. The position is onsite and requires flexibility to work day, afternoon, or night shifts, along with overtime, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice. Candidates may be hired as a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training (JIT); credentials and interview scoring determine status and pay. The stated JIT compensation range is $38.90–$45.38, and the Journeyperson rate is $46.31. Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility, although relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate in a mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, or machine repair), or six years of documented experience in a mechanical trade.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States; GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
• Must satisfactorily complete GM’s hiring process requirements, including comprehensive assessments, hair drug testing, and a background check.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts (day, afternoon, or night) and overtime, including weekends and holidays, sometimes with little notice.
• Ability to respond quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Ability to work and stand for extended periods and wear personal protective equipment comfortably.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to drive mobile equipment when needed.

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 and equipment.
• Lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, solder, assemble, join, and install pipes, valves, and fittings.
• Read and interpret blueprints for 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 specified 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.
• Inspect finished products for defects and verify dimensions, alignment, and clearances against specifications using measuring instruments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for GM UAW hourly employees.
• Annual incentive payout is available, as qualified.
• Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed