Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter)

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair mechanical piping systems and hydraulic components
• Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA and company standards
• Use hand and power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, and joining pipes, valves, and fittings
• Read and interpret blueprints for conveyor systems, material handling, and automation
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, vertical lifts, and cranes
• Set up and operate CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
• Verify product quality and dimensions using measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers

Requirements

• At least six years of related experience in a mechanical trade (Pipefitter) or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a mechanical trade
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints
• Experience with various hand and power tools
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and determine rigging requirements
• Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies
• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being support for work and home life
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to make our world better, safer, and more equitable through engineering, technology, and design.