Electric Motor Assembly Technician — Hands-On Impact

General Motors Company; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in the United States is seeking an E‑Motor Manufacturing Technician to build, inspect, and test electric motor components and assemblies, including stators, rotors, and related hardware.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maintain safe, stable production, perform end‑of‑line checks, document results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Training and safety programs will prepare you for a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use common hand, power, measurement, and assembly tools.
• Ability to read and follow standardized work, technical instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Basic electrical and electronic knowledge, including the ability to identify wiring, connectors, sensors, and test-equipment conditions.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills involving fasteners, bearings, presses, fixtures, motors, drives, and assembly tooling.
• Ability to use computers and plant information systems to enter data, review instructions, and communicate issues.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, attendance, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or modified schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform e-motor manufacturing operations per work instructions and specifications.
• Build, assemble, disassemble, inspect, and service e-motor components and assemblies.
• Perform process steps such as winding, varnish, testing, balancing, and final inspection.
• Verify part presence and configuration before releasing to next operation.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, or material concerns promptly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, and tooling issues.
• Collaborate with skilled trades, engineering, and leadership to restore stable operation.
• Record production, inspection, test, downtime, defects, and traceability.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Safety focus

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

Technical certificate

Associate degree

Apprenticeship

Job description

General Motors in the United States is seeking an E‑Motor Manufacturing Technician to build, inspect, and test electric motor components and assemblies, including stators, rotors, and related hardware.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maintain safe, stable production, perform end‑of‑line checks, document results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Training and safety programs will prepare you for a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.