Mechanical Journeyperson (Toolmaker) - Wentzville Assembly

An Industrial Toolmaker Journeyperson includes ambitious millwrights, machinists, and toolmakers. You will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be flexible enough to take on and tackle multiple job assignments in a shift.

Includes:     Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies  Experience with machine tool setup, fabrication, and repair  Experience with precision measuring tools Primary Responsibilities:     Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures  Troubleshoot, maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, chucks, fixtures, couplings, linkages, high speed CNC spindles. 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  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  Use various hand or power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, and grinding mechanical details. Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of fixtures and work components Operate mobile equipment (e.g. vertical lifts, cranes)  Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting  Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:   At least six (6) years of related experience as a Toolmaker or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a mechanical trade.  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 shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends 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 General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package. An annual incentive payout is also available, as qualified. Relocation and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant. Please note – per the labor agreement between GM and the UAW, GM may share information and documentation relating to the credentials of applicants for this position (e.g., resumes, journeyperson cards, interview notes, certificates, etc.) with UAW personnel who have a need to know as part of their role