Mechanical Journeyperson: Industrial Machine Repair

General Motors Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Machine Repair) to perform high‑level maintenance on industrial equipment at our Michigan facilities. You will work with minimal supervision, tackle multiple assignments, and apply problem-solving skills daily.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, maintaining mechanical and hydraulic systems, operating CNC tools, and fabricating fixtures to exact specifications. Occasional overtime and shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years in a mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or US DOL certificate.
• Able to pass GM hiring process including assessments, drug test, and background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures per OSHA and company rules.
• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical/hydraulic components on industrial machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints for conveyors, robots, and automation systems.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinders to precision shapes.
• Fabricate tools and fixtures to exact specifications.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Predictive technologies

Industrial robotics

Automation systems

Conveyance systems

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

General Motors is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Machine Repair) to perform high‑level maintenance on industrial equipment at our Michigan facilities. You will work with minimal supervision, tackle multiple assignments, and apply problem-solving skills daily.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, maintaining mechanical and hydraulic systems, operating CNC tools, and fabricating fixtures to exact specifications. Occasional overtime and shifts may be required.