Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Tonawanda

General Motors Manufacturing - USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive payout

Job summary

General Motors Manufacturing - USA in Buffalo, NY is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitters) to perform maintenance, repair, and fabrication of piping and mechanical systems on industrial equipment. You will read blueprints, operate CNC tools, and use various hand and power tools to complete tasks with precision.

Role requires six years in a mechanical trade or a U.S. DOL certificate, willingness to work flexible shifts, and ability to pass GM's comprehensive assessments and

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years of related experience in a mechanical trade or a U.S. DOL certificate in a mechanical trade.
• Must be able to complete GM hiring process requirements with assessments, drug test, and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including day, afternoon, night, overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and GM safety procedures while maintaining, dismantling, repairing and replacing mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints for conveyors, robots and automation systems; set up and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Layout, assemble, fabricate and repair piping systems; install valves and fittings; use hand and power tools as required.
• Operate mobile equipment (forklifts, cranes) and rig loads to support maintenance tasks.
• Inspect components for tolerances using calipers, micrometers and gauges to ensure conformance to specs.
• Adhere to quality standards to ensure defect-free parts and proper dimensions.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety procedures

Forklift operation

Education

U.S. Department of Labor Certificate in Mechanical trades

Tools

Blueprints

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 technologiesExperience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systemsPrimary Responsibilities:Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company proceduresMaintain, 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 valvesLayout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systemsUse various hand or power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, assembling, joining, and installing pipes, valves, and fittingsRead and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automationOperate mobile equipment (e.g. forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for liftingSet 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 finishesFabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools and t-sets to exact specificationsPlan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or modelsDetermine 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 indicatorsInterested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:At least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair).Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background checkAt least 18 years of ageEligible to work in the United StatesMust 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 noticeGM 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 ($38.55 - $44.97) or Journeyperson rate of $45.89. Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.Physical RequirementsQuick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a mustAbility to work and stand for extended periodsComfortably wear personal protective equipmentNavigate a busy environmentBend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reachMay need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. depending on departmentOccasional sitting during certain tasksDrive mobile equipment when neededGeneral 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.