Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Rochester

About the Role

General Motors seeks qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitter) to work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem-solving. You will handle multiple job assignments per shift, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Preferred Experience

• Planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies
• Industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems

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) 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

Requirements

• 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 satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements, including 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 (day, afternoon, or night shifts) as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Physical Requirements

• Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
• 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 the department
• Occasional sitting during certain tasks
• Drive mobile equipment when needed

Pay

This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training. Compensation ranges for a Journeyperson In Training include $37.42 - $43.66 per hour, or a Journeyperson rate of $44.55 per hour. Certificates/credentials and scoring in the interview will determine your status and pay.

Benefits

General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including an annual incentive payout as qualified. Relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead change that makes our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong to one General Motors team.