Plant Maintenance Electrician, Journeyperson - Lockport

Job Description

Job Description

Ready for your next challenge?

Bring your mastery of industrial electricity to keep a modern manufacturing facility online and optimized. You’ll be the go-to expert for controls, power distribution, and complex troubleshooting that keeps production on schedule.

What you’ll do

• Own safety: follow OSHA and GM standards and promote safe work practices.
• Install, service, and repair plant electrical and control systems.
• Diagnose issues rapidly using schematics, meters, and your experience to prevent downtime.
• Execute PMs and corrective work on motors, drives, panels, and automation cells.
• Collaborate across departments; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret complex diagrams, ladder logic prints, and wiring schematics.

What you’ll bring

• 6+ years as an electrician or completion of a U.S. Department of Labor electrical apprenticeship (Certificate of Completion).
• Ability to work day/afternoon/night shifts with overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and a team-first approach.
• Comfort with industrial electrical/electronic systems and diagnostics.
• Current GM employees under a CBA: contact your local HR/LR for placement options.
• Role may be filled as Journeyperson in Training (JIT) or Journeyperson. JIT pay: $36.68–$42.80; Journeyperson: $43.67. Final status and rate depend on credentials and interview results.

Physical requirements

• Respond swiftly to alarms, signals, and safety directions.
• Stand and move through an active plant environment for extended periods.
• Use required PPE; bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach; lift/carry up to 50 lbs. (department dependent).
• Operate mobile equipment when needed; occasional seated work.

Compensation, schedule, and location

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

General Motors UAW hourly employment delivers competitive pay and benefits with a potential annual incentive for eligible employees.

Relocation and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Core proficiencies

• Industrial electrical systems and controls
• Electrical installation and commissioning
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting (including heavy equipment)
• Repair of electrical/electronic components

Eligibility and notices

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes **comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check **
• 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.).

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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 on the UAW skilled trades team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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