Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Toledo

General Motors of Canada; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitters) to join their dynamic team. This role involves working with minimal supervision, utilizing problem-solving skills to tackle multiple assignments. Candidates should have extensive experience in planned maintenance systems, industrial robotics, and automation. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and replacing mechanical components, ensuring safety compliance, and interpreting blueprints for various systems. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the chance to thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Pipefitting or relevant certification required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and respond quickly to safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery.
• Assemble and repair piping systems, and operate mobile equipment.

Skills

Pipefitting

Problem Solving

Safety Procedures

Blueprint Reading

Education

U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in Pipefitting

Tools

CNC Machine Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Job Description

General Motors has a need for qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitters). 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 and 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least six (6) years of related experience in Pipefitting or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in Pipefitting
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which include 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 shifts as well as overtime hours daily, weekend and holidays on those shifts with little notice
• GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

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.

Diversity Information: General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements: GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.