Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Pro

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist to maintain, improve, and Commission advanced production equipment for gear center and eMotor development. This onsite, full‑time role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, reliability, and continuous improvement to keep equipment safe and productive.

The role involves planning upgrades, coordinating maintenance activities, and collaborating across maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing teams to

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading equipment repairs, upgrades, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Technical degree, four‑year apprenticeship, Journeyman certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as hands‑on technical expert supporting Gear Center and eMotor development and low‑volume production operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and production systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• Plan and implement equipment upgrades, process improvements, new installations, and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or throughput.
• Lead maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Plan, schedule, document, and execute maintenance activities using established maintenance management processes.
• Develop strategies to improve asset management, maintenance planning, spare parts control, and equipment performance.
• Provide technical expertise and support for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

PLC knowledge

Lean/CI

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Journeyman/apprenticeship

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

Job description

General Motors in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist to maintain, improve, and Commission advanced production equipment for gear center and eMotor development. This onsite, full‑time role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, reliability, and continuous improvement to keep equipment safe and productive.

The role involves planning upgrades, coordinating maintenance activities, and collaborating across maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing teams to