Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) - Pontiac MI

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Pontiac, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is seeking qualified Machine Repair Journeypersons to perform mechanical repair and maintenance work under minimal supervision, using independent judgment and problem-solving skills. The role requires flexibility to handle multiple assignments during a shift. The position may be filled at the Journeyperson or Journeyperson in Training (JIT) level; certificates, credentials, and interview scoring determine status and pay. The stated compensation is $38.90–$45.38 for JIT or $46.31 for Journeyperson. General Motors UAW hourly employment includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, with an annual incentive payout available as qualified. Applicants are responsible for relocation and travel expenses.

Requirements

At least six years of related experience in a mechanical trade, such as millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, or machine repair, or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a mechanical trade.
Must satisfactorily complete General Motors hiring requirements, including comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work flexible shift hours, including day, afternoon, or night shifts, and overtime daily, on weekends, and on holidays, sometimes with little notice.
Must respond quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Must be able to work and stand for extended periods and comfortably wear personal protective equipment.
Must be able to navigate a busy work environment and bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach.
May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to drive mobile equipment when needed.
Must not require current or future General Motors immigration-related sponsorship to work or remain employed.

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 bearings, seals, shafting, motors, generators, compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, CNC spindles, coolant systems, filters, and combustion equipment and valves.
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 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 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.
Verify finished-product quality and conformance to specifications by checking dimensions, alignment, and clearances with measuring instruments.