Summer Vacation Help - Production Worker - Temporary, Full Time

General Motors of Canada; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a temporary full-time summer position in manufacturing. Join a dynamic team dedicated to building world-class engines for vehicles, while enjoying hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. This role offers opportunities for skill growth and advancement within a supportive environment. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is an excellent chance to kickstart your career in the automotive industry. If you're ready to contribute to an all-electric future, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Care Program

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

401k Benefits

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize safety and execute tasks in a safe manner.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly, machining, quality checks, and tool changes.
• Contribute to a safe workplace and adapt to changing job duties.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Precision and Quality Work

Tool Operation

Reading and Following Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Assembly Tools

Mobile Equipment

Job description

Job Description This is a temporary full-time summer position with specified start and end dates

Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - Friday, September 26th, 2025

The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated individuals forcurrentand potentialfutureopportunities at our Tonawanda facility. In anticipation of these openings becoming available, we welcome you to apply so we can begin the pre-screening process.

Join General Motors, as we proudly build world-class engines for a variety of GM powertrain trucks and SUVs, as well as the Chevrolet Corvette! Our Production Team Members are hardworking and ambitious workers who are responsible for assembly, machining, quality checks, tool changes, and problem solving of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Enjoy hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, opportunities for skill growth, and a dynamic work environment. Plus be a part of crafting an all-electric future! Jumpstart your career and join us!

Manufacturing – Production Worker – Temporary - Full Time

What We're Looking For:

• You prioritize a safe workplace for everyone and understand, support, and execute all work in a safe manner and contribute to a culture that promotes safety as its overriding priority.

• You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing plant environment and learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes as required by business or manpower demands.

• You're obsessed with precision and top-notch quality work and can complete tasks within designated timeframes to meet operational expectations.

• Staying precise with tools, machinery, and equipment such as a tugger to load, unload, transfer and move materials within the assembly plant. This equipment could operate at heights of up to 35 feet.

• You’re able to read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures.

• Ready to grow, cooperate, and contribute to our dynamic team.

Physical Requirements:

• Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a must

• Ability to walk 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 18+ years old.

• Flexible shift availability.

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes drug testing and a background check.

• Proficiency to listen, read, follow work and safety instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry, a warehouse setting, or other similar environment.

Additional Job Description

What You'll Love:

• Competitive Pay: $21.00 per hour.

• Shift Premiums: Because this role will require 100% shift flexibility, we will provide shift premiums for those who embrace the challenge during unconventional hours = 5% shift premium for 2nd shift and 10% for 3rd shift.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and well-being matter to us - enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you. Eligible for GM Health Care Program coverage at date of hire with no monthly contribution cost to you.

• Paid Holidays: Holidays after 90 days worked.

• Profit Sharing: Payout based on qualified company earnings to eligible employees who have 90 calendar days of continuous employment, with prorated amounts for partial year.

• Personal Savings Plan: 401k benefits available Monday following 90 days of employment.

• GM Family First: GM employee pricing discount and $1,500 non-transferable vehicle voucher for the purchase of a new GM vehicle in 2025.

Why Us?:

• Cutting-edge Technology: Be at the forefront of an all-electric future.

• Growth Opportunities: This is a temporary position that comes along with opportunities for skill growth and advancement. Full Time Temporary employees may have the opportunity to convert to regular hourly employment when eligibility criteria is met.

• Supportive Team: We work hard, laugh harder - your team is your second family.

GM 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.).

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 understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

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