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General Motors · 9 hours ago

Pattern Maker Journeyperson - SMCO

Saginaw, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$39.12/hr - $46.57/hr

6+ years exp

General Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and safety. They are seeking a Pattern Maker Journeyperson to maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain production and non-production tools per Dimensional Checks

Follow instructions on work performed on tooling per Engineering repairs and changes

Demonstrate strong communication skills with Team Members, Management, and Engineering (verbal and written) on work done or requiring completion, to keep tooling routed through the Pattern Shop and work well within a Team

Work with Global Manufacturing System (GMS) teams to maintain Built-In Quality (BIQ) qualification, Team Members, Team Leaders, and Management

Ability to multi-task and safely operate multiple pieces of machinery for optimal efficiency

Obey/Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE according to all plant and corporate requirements and guidelines

Maintain work area according to GMS Work Place Organization (WPO) standards/Safe work environment

Follow lockout procedures and all safety policies

Blueprint reading – must have sufficient knowledge of shop math to make calculations and draft allowances to maintain dimensions, contours, profiles, etc

Understanding of materials, tools, and tool applications

Must be proficient in the use of measuring tools/instruments to layout and verify all dimensions and tolerances required of trades

Must have ability to work with diverse groups, be self-motivated and mentor others in problem solving and innovation

Use Safe/Good machine practices, programming code, tooling, set-ups, and inspection techniques, making adjustments/offsets to run parts within dimensional tolerances

Accurately complete all quality and inspection paperwork and documentation

The ability to prioritize multiple jobs/tasks with different deadlines, follow jobs in progress with verbal and written instructions

Consult with and resolve related issues required of tooling changes

Must have experience running lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and other manual/CNC machines and equipment

Must have tig welding experience

Experience using 3D CAD data in CNC programming, with preference in GIBBS/UGNX

Qualification

Blueprint readingCNC programmingMachinery operationTig weldingMeasuring tools proficiencyMulti-taskingCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

At least six (6) years of related experience as a Pattern Maker or a U.S Department of Labor Certificate of Completion as a Pattern Maker

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 shifts as well as overtime hours daily, weekend 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.)