Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) -Rochester

General Motors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Mechanical Journeypersons to join their team in Rochester. In this role, you will work independently to tackle various mechanical tasks, including maintenance and repair of complex machinery and piping systems. Your expertise in safety procedures and mechanical operations will ensure the smooth functioning of industrial equipment. This position offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a dynamic work environment that values innovation and precision. If you possess strong problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures according to OSHA standards.
• Maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic components on machinery.
• Read blueprints for conveyor and automation systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Mechanical Skills

Safety Procedures

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

CNC Machines

Measuring Instruments

Job description

General Motors has a need for qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitter). You will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be flexible enough to take on and tackle multiple job assignments in a shift.

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 procedures

• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e.g., bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, high speed CNC spindles, coolant systems, filters, and combustion equipment and valves

• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems

• Use various hand or 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 other automation

• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)

• Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting

• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes

• Fabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools, and t-sets to exact specifications

• Plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models

• Determine quality of finished products, ensuring defect-free parts, by verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators