Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Bedford at General Motors

Bedford, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

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 be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes 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 and day, afternoon, or night shifts as well as overtime hours daily, weekend and holidays on those shifts with little notice
No need for GM immigration-related sponsorship
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
Preferred: Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies
Preferred: Experience with 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, etc.) 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PipefittingPiping FabricationBlueprint ReadingCNC MachiningLathe OperationMilling MachinesGrindersForklift OperationRiggingOSHA SafetyPredictive MaintenanceIndustrial RoboticsAutomation SystemsHydraulic RepairMechanical Assembly

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Mechanical Journeyperson Pipefitter role?

Candidates must have at least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade such as millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, or machine repair, or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in one of those trades.

What are the main responsibilities of a Journeyperson Pipefitter at GM?

Responsibilities include installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical piping systems, using hand and power tools for pipes and fittings, reading blueprints for conveyor and automation systems, and operating machinery like CNC tools.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

This information is not specified in the job description beyond the title mentioning Bedford.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the hiring process requirements and shift expectations?

Candidates must complete comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check, be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, and willing to work flexible shift hours including day, afternoon, night shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice.

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