Pattern Maker & Tooling Specialist (Journeyperson)

General Motors Company; Saginaw (MI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a skilled Pattern Maker to maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools. You will read blueprints, perform dimensional checks, and ensure quality while working with CNC and manual equipment.

The role requires strong communication with team members and management, adherence to safety, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced shop. Applicants should have six years of related experience or a U.S.

Qualifications

• Six+ years as Pattern Maker or hold U.S. DOL Pattern Maker certificate.
• Must pass GM hiring process including assessments, drug test, and background check.
• Eligible to work in the United States; 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and non-production tools per Dimensional Checks.
• Follow Engineering repairs and changes on tooling.
• Communicate with team and management on work status and requirements.
• Work with GMS teams to maintain BIQ qualification.
• Operate multiple machines safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Quality documentation

Education

Journeyperson certification

DOL Pattern Maker certificate

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Drill presses

TIG welding

CNC programming

GIBBS/UGNX

Job description

General Motors is seeking a skilled Pattern Maker to maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools. You will read blueprints, perform dimensional checks, and ensure quality while working with CNC and manual equipment.

The role requires strong communication with team members and management, adherence to safety, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced shop. Applicants should have six years of related experience or a U.S.