Posted August 27, 2026
Electrical Journey Person
General Motors
Buffalo, New York 14228, United States
Full-Time
88000.00 - 104000.00
Reference: 3162585529
General Motors is seeking a skilled Mechanical Journeyperson for our Manufacturing & Production team in the automotive industry. In this role, you will install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on production and EV-related equipment. You will read blueprints and schematics, perform precision machining and welding, conduct preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement for safety, quality and uptime. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will help drive innovation, reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced, safety-focused, inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic production equipment
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and equipment manuals
- Perform machining, fitting, alignment and assembly of mechanical components
- Execute basic to intermediate welding and fabrication for repairs and modifications
- Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with engineering, production and safety teams on improvements
- Support commissioning and modification of new and existing manufacturing equipment
- Maintain detailed maintenance records and use CMMS systems
- Follow all safety, lockout/tagout and quality procedures in a high-volume plant
Required Skills
- Mechanical systems troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
- Industrial machinery repair
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Precision machining (lathe, mill, grinder)
- Industrial welding and fabrication
- Preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/Pd
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- Use of diagnostic tools and measurement instruments
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
