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Die Maker Journeyperson - Bedford Casting Operations at General Motors
Bedford, Indiana, United States
$79,373 – $92,574Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate in Die Maker trade or six (6) years of documented experience as a Die Maker
- 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 (no immigration sponsorship provided)
- Willing to work flexible shift hours (day, afternoon, or night) as well as overtime hours daily, weekends, and holidays with little notice
- 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 department
- Occasional sitting during certain tasks
- Drive mobile equipment when needed
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures
- Fabricate and/or repair dies for production, including performing required welding operations
- Read blueprints to perform die repair/fabrication
- Perform die repair using mills, lathes, and grinders as well as hand tools
- Make in-press repairs of dies/tooling
- Perform die tryout duties as required
- Utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers to repair/fabricate dies
- Drive a hi-lo and/or operate overhead crane to transport dies as well as other heavy equipment
- Document and record various data for the department
- Work under minimal supervision to build, repair, remodel, and maintain all types of dies using various types of material
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay rate for this Die Maker Journeyperson position?
The compensation ranges for a Journeyperson in Training (JIT) from $38.16 - $44.52, while a Journeyperson rate is $45.43. Certificates/credentials and scoring in the interview will determine status and pay.
What are the shift requirements for this role?
Candidates must be willing to work flexible shift hours including day, afternoon, or night shifts, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice.
What qualifications and skills are required for the Die Maker Journeyperson role?
A U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate in Die Maker trade or six years of documented experience as a Die Maker is required. Key skills include reading blueprints, using mills, lathes, grinders, hand tools, welding, measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers, operating hi-lo and overhead cranes, and basic computer skills.
What benefits are offered for this position at General Motors?
General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package, with an annual incentive payout available as qualified.
What makes a strong candidate for this Die Maker Journeyperson position?
Strong candidates will have a U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate or six years of documented Die Maker experience, along with certificates/credentials that score well in the interview to qualify for the full Journeyperson rate. They must pass comprehensive assessments, hair drug testing, and a background check.
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
