Michigan Manufacturing Jobs

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Job Description

Supervise unionized skilled trades maintenance employees. Work involves the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in an automotive assembly plant type environment. Work is of a technical nature and decisions are made within the limits of general procedures and specifications.

• Responsible for diagnosis and correction of equipment malfunctions

• Responsible for preventive maintenance

• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment

• Meets schedule and quality requirements

• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements

• Implements and enforces safety and housekeeping practices

• Implements and enforces divisional and corporate policies

• Has frequent contact with others outside the work group

• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or project

• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand and meet needs

• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

• Identifies and takes advantage of learning and continuous improvement opportunities

• Supervises maintenance projects to ensure requirements are met

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

Basic Required:

• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex

• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings and determine course of action

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts to effectively direct trades personnel

• Working knowledge of mathematical concepts including trigonometry

• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Interpersonal skills appropriate to effectively direct trades personnel in a team environment

• Ability to effectively utilize systems, software, and equipment in the GM IT environment

• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as necessary to meet business requirements

Basic Preferred:

• Prior experience supervising skilled trades or maintenance personnel preferred

• Prior experience supervising personnel in a union environment preferred

Education and Training:

• High school graduate required

• Additional training such as that acquired in the first two years of college or technical school preferred

• Technical degree (Bachelor or equivalent training/experience) preferred

• Training in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training preferred

• Completion of recommended Corporate training programs preferred

GM EMPLOYEES ONLY: Lateral/Promotional opportunity

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.