Electrical Journeyperson - Defiance

General Motors Manufacturing - USA; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

General Motors Manufacturing - USA in Defiance, OH is seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician Journeyperson. The role involves layout, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of complex electrical systems, with troubleshooting and control-system expertise. Safety, teamwork, and flexibility across shifts are essential.

Applicants must have six years of related Electrician experience or a U.S. Department of Labor certificate, be 18+, and able to work in the United States without

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical trade.
• Must pass GM hiring process requirements including assessments, drug testing, and a background check.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to work flexible shift hours including day, afternoon or night shifts with overtime, weekends and holidays.
• GM does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment; perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and diagnose problems quickly to avoid production delays.
• Read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics; participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and support teamwork on site.

Skills

Electrical journeyperson

Troubleshooting

Read wiring schematics

Preventive maintenance

OSHA safety procedures

Education

U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical trade

Job description

General Motors has needs for qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Electrician Journeyperson is responsible for layout, installation, repair and preventative maintenance of complicated electrical equipment and circuits, troubleshooting and technical expertise on control systems.Primary Responsibilities:Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company proceduresResponsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipmentAnalyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delaysPerform electrical preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipmentPromote teamwork and show a willingness to work with other departmentsParticipate in continuous improvement activitiesRead and interpret drawings and wiring schematicsDemonstrate strong problem-solving skillsInterested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:At least six (6) years of related experience as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical tradeMust be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background checkAt least 18 years of ageEligible to work in the United StatesMust be willing to work flexible shift hours and day, afternoon, or night shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends and holidays on those shifts with little noticeGM 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 ($38.90 - $45.38) or Journeyperson rate of ($46.31). Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.Physical Requirements:Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a mustAbility to work and stand for extended periodsComfortably wear personal protective equipmentNavigate a busy environmentBend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reachMay need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. depending on departmentOccasional sitting during certain tasksDrive mobile equipment when neededGeneral 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.Please note – per the labor agreement between GM and the UAW, GM may share information and documentation relating to the credentials of applicants for this position (e.g., resumes, journeyperson cards, interview notes, certificates, etc.) with UAW personnel who have a need to know as part of their role on the UAW skilled trades team.GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.