Mechanical Tradesperson

General Motors is seeking a skilled Mechanical Journeyperson to join our team. As a Mechanical Journeyperson, you will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgment and problem-solving skills.

• 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
• 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 computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• 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 for conformance to specifications

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

• Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a must
• Ability to work and stand for extended periods
• Comfortably wear personal protective equipment
• Navigate a busy environment
• Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach
• May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. depending on department
• Occasional sitting during certain tasks
• Drive mobile equipment when needed

General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package. An annual incentive payout is also available, as qualified.

Relocation and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.