Plant Maintenance Electrician — Journeyperson, Controls & Power; Tonawanda)

Are you the expert who keeps complex industrial systems running?if you love chasing down tricky faults, reading schematics like a second language, and keeping production humming, you’ll thrive as our journeyperson electrician in tonawanda.what you’ll tackleown safe work practices aligned to osha and gm standards.service, repair, and maintain plant electrical and electronic systems.pinpoint malfunctions in controls, drives, and circuits; resolve issues fast to prevent delays.perform

preventive and corrective maintenance across diverse equipment.interpret prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics with precision.partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to ci efforts.apply advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving daily.must-haves6+ years as an electrician or a u.s. Dol certificate of completion in electrical.
18 years of age or older.willing to work any shift (day/afternoon/night) and overtime, weekends, and holidays—often on short notice.eligible to work in the united states.hiring process & sponsorship 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.).physical realities of the rolereact quickly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.stand for long periods; move confidently in a dynamic plant setting.wear required ppe at all times.bend,

twist, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed.lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Depending on department; occasional seated tasks.operate mobile equipment when required.pay, status, and scheduling role may be filled as journeyperson in training (jit) or journeyperson.jit: $37.77–$44.06/hr; journeyperson: $44.96/hr.status and pay depend on certificates/credentials and interview scoring.flexible shifts with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.why gmwe’re united by a bold vision—zero crashes, zero emissions, zero congestion—and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our uaw hourly roles offer competitive compensation, benefits from day one, and eligibility for an annual incentive for qualified employees. Explore details at total rewards resources.additional information relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility.if you currently work at gm under a collective bargaining agreement, contact your local hr/lr to discuss placement options.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.core proficiencieselectrical troubleshooting skills electrical installation electrical troubleshooting electrical repair electrical / electronic systems industrial electrical experience industrial electrical systems electrical systems & diagnostics (heavy equipment) legal and accessibility information 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…