Mechanical Journeyperson (Millwright) - Bedford

$76,003 - $88,670/Yr

General Motors - Bedford, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Bedford, IN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

General Motors is seeking qualified Mechanical Journeypersons, including millwrights, pipefitters, toolmakers, and machine repairmen. The role requires working independently with minimal supervision, utilizing problem-solving skills, and being flexible to handle multiple job assignments during shifts. The position involves maintaining and repairing various mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and operating mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components on industrial machinery.
• 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 such as forklifts, vertical lifts, and cranes.
• Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools 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 by verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances for conformance to specifications.

Requirements

• Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or six years of documented experience in a Mechanical trade.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements including comprehensive assessments, hair drug testing, and a background check.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work flexible shift hours, including day, afternoon, or night shifts, as well as overtime hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies.
• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual incentive payout for qualified employees.