Plant Maintenance Electrician -- Journeylevel

Job Description

Job Description

Keep Our Lines Running

Join General Motors as a Journeylevel Plant Maintenance Electrician and be the go-to expert for electrical systems that power high-volume manufacturing.

• Install, maintain, and repair complex plant electrical equipment and circuits
• Troubleshoot control systems to prevent and minimize downtime
• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance with a safety-first mindset aligned to OSHA and GM standards
• Interpret electrical drawings and wiring schematics to plan, diagnose, and execute work
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to continuous improvement
• Apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• 6+ years as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Electrical trade Certificate of Completion
• Age 18 or older
• Flexibility to work day/afternoon/night shifts, plus overtime, weekends, and holidays with limited notice
• Hands-on capability across: Electrical Troubleshooting Skills; Electrical Installation; Electrical Troubleshooting; Electrical Repair; Electrical / Electronic Systems; Industrial Electrical Experience; Industrial Electrical Systems

• Role may be filled as Journeyperson In Training (JIT): $37.77–$44.06
• Journeyperson rate: $44.96
• Status and pay are determined by your certificates/credentials and interview performance

• Rapid response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
• Sustained standing; occasional sitting
• PPE use; navigation of a busy industrial setting
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. (varies by department)
• Operation of mobile equipment as required

Onsite: report to a GM facility on a full-time basis.

GM UAW hourly roles include competitive compensation, benefits, and eligibility for an annual incentive payout (as qualified). Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility; this job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Per GM–UAW agreements, applicant credential information (e.g., resumes, journeyperson cards, interview notes, certificates) may be shared with UAW skilled trades personnel who require it to fulfill their role.

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