Mechanical Journeyperson (Die Maker) - Arlington, TX

General Motors LLC; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC is seeking qualified Die Maker Journeypersons to build, repair, remodel and maintain dies using various materials. You will follow safety procedures, read blueprints, perform die fabrication and repair, and operate mills, lathes, and grinders. Documentation and basic computer tasks are required.

Positions may involve day, afternoon or night shifts with overtime as needed. Candidates must have six years of related Die Maker experience or a U.S.

Qualifications

• Six years of related Die Maker experience or a U.S. Department of Labor Die Maker certificate.
• Must successfully complete GM hiring process including assessments, drug test, and background check.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate or repair dies using mills, lathes, grinders and hand tools.
• Read blueprints and perform die repair/fabrication.
• Display part accuracy with calipers, micrometers; document data for the department.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Machining

Die fabrication

Calipers

Micrometers

Education

U.S. Department of Labor Die Maker certificate

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Job Description The Role General Motors has needs for qualified Die Maker Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Die Maker Journeyperson is responsible for building, repairing, remodeling, and maintaining all types of dies using various types of material.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures
• Fabricate and/or repair dies for production, including performing required welding operations
• Read blueprints to perform die repair/fabrication
• Perform die repair, using mills, lathes and grinders as well as hand tools
• Make in-press repairs of dies/tooling
• Die tryout duties as required
• Utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, to repair/fabricate dies
• Drive a hi-lo and/or operate overhead crane to transport dies as well as other heavy equipment
• Document and record various data for the department
• Basic computer skills

Additional Description

• At least six (6) years of related experience as a Die Maker or a U.S Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Die Maker trade.
• 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 shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends 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 ($38.92 - $45.40) or Journeyperson rate of $46.33. 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.

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.

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