Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) - Pontiac PPO

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for skilled Mechanical Journeypersons specializing in machine repair. This role demands a high level of independent judgment and problem-solving skills, as you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various mechanical and hydraulic components in industrial machinery. You'll work with advanced technologies, including CNC machine tools and automation systems, ensuring safety and quality in all operations. Join this innovative firm and contribute to a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on production efficiency and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints for machinery.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures according to OSHA standards.
• Maintain, repair, and replace components on industrial machinery.
• Operate CNC machine tools to shape parts to specifications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Experience with planned maintenance systems

Experience with predictive technologies

Experience with industrial robotics

Experience with automation systems

Experience with conveyance systems

Tools

CNC machine tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mobile equipment (forklifts, cranes)

Job description

General Motors Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) Job Description

General Motors is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Machine Repair). You will work under minimal supervision, utilizing a high level of independent judgment and problem-solving skills. Flexibility to handle multiple job assignments during a shift is required.

Preferred Experience Includes:

• Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies
• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company policies
• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e.g., bearings, seals, carriers) on various industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, CNC spindles, coolant systems, filters, and combustion equipment
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems
• Use hand and power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, assembling, joining, and installing pipes, valves, and fittings
• Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and automation equipment
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, vertical lifts, and cranes
• Determine loading requirements for rigging equipment and materials for lifting
• Set up and operate CNC machine tools like lathes, milling machines, and grinders to shape parts to specifications
• Fabricate punches, tools, and steel rule dies to exact specifications
• Plan operation sequences for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models
• Verify the quality of finished products by inspecting dimensions, alignment, and clearances with measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators