Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) -Tonawanda Job at General Motors, Buffalo, NY

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  • General Motors
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Description

The Role:

As a Machine Repair Journeyperson, you will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be flexible enough to take on and tackle multiple job assignments in a shift.

Preferred Experience Includes:

Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies

Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems



Primary Responsibilities:

Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures

Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as 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

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 (e.g. forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)

Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders 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 for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators

Additional Description

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:

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 (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair). 

Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes   comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check

At least 18 years of age 

Eligible to work in the United States 

Must be willing to work flexible shift hours and day, afternoon, or night shifts as well as overtime hours daily, weekend and holidays on those shifts with little notice 

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU NEED OR WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP TO WORK OR TO REMAIN EMPLOYED AT GM (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.). 

If you are a current GM employee operating under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities.

This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training, the compensation ranges for a JIT include ($36.78-$42.90) or Journeyperson rate of $43.78. Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.

Physical Requirements

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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. 

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful 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 encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation, H1b, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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