Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Bowling Green

A Journeyperson Pipefitter is a driven, determined and ambitious tradesman who is responsible for installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining and repairing of mechanical piping systems to improve functionality.

Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies

Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems

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

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:

At least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade (Pipefitter) or a U.S.

of Labor Certificate of Completion in a Mechanical trade (Pipefitter).

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

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.).

If you are a current GM employee operating under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities.

This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training, the compensation ranges for a JIT include ($37.78-$44.08) or Journeyperson rate of $44.98.

Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.

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

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