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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)

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