Summary This position is responsible for building and installing pneumatic and water systems on custom tooling and robotic cells. Qualifying candidates will be capable to cut, thread, and hang black pipe or PVC headerson new machinery, run water and air lines to robots and tooling, and assemble pneumatic systems including assembly valve and manifolds banks per Drawings. Duties and Responsibilities · Manage workload by setting priority of work orders · Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and within scope · Configure pipe systems per Engineering Drawings and system layouts · Use common equipment and machinery (saws, pipe thread machines, and sometimes cutting torches) to cut, bend and thread pipes to desired specifications · Run PVC and black pipe headers for water circuits on custom automated machinery and robotic and cells · Ensure that work is done in a consistent manner, meeting all codes and policies in place · Light travel for onsite installation of equipment at customer’s facility · Follow all company safety protocol Qualifications · Experience and understanding of the automation industry · Experience reading and interpreting work instructions and pneumatic blueprints · Knowledge and understanding of industry standard components (Parker, SMC, Festo) · Knowledge of water cooling circuits for welding systems · Ability to apply common sense understanding · Ability to carry out written or oral instructions · Experience using hand tools, saws, pipe cutting and pipe threading equipment · Knowledge and understanding of pilot operated checks (PO Checks) and valve configurations · Knowledge and understanding of filter regulators · Knowledge of different thread types such as NPT, straight, British and g-thread · Knowledge of different valve styles and flow controls · Accurate and precise attention to detail while cutting, bending, and installing pipe systems · Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations about piping systems is helpful · Experience and knowledge of welding systems is helpful · Self-starter Organizational Culture • Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude • Wearing appropriate dress attire along with maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness • Staying focused and using self-accountability on tasks at hand • Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day • Maintaining a good working relationship with co-workers • Supporting a positive and steady workflow throughout the company · Working with a sense of urgency when needed • Supporting, coaching or mentoring co-workers when needed • Positively support changes throughout the company Reporting Structure This position has no supervisory responsibility and will report to the Plant Supervisor. Physical Work Conditions The physical demands required to successfully perform the job are as follows · The employee will need to be able to stand, walk, sit or kneel · The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds · The employee will need to be able to read, write, hear and talk · Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when required Education Required/ Preferred · High School Diploma · Vocational School / Tech School or equivalent in experience and vocational school · 1-3 years’ experience in Automation · Journey/Master Pipefitters (preferred) · 2-5 years’ pertinent experience pipefitting Other Responsibilities Please note that this is just an overview and that responsibilities may change at any time along with providing support in other areas. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>General Motors has a need for qualified Mechanical Journeypersons (Pipefitter) You will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be flexible enough to take on and tackle multiple job assignments in a shift. Preferred Experience Includes: • Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies • Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems Primary Responsibilities: • Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures • Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, high speed CNC spindles, coolant systems and filters, and combustion equipment and valves • Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems • Use various hand or power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, assembling, joining, and installing pipes, valves, and fittings • Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation • Operate mobile equipment (e.g. forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes) • Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes • Fabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools and t-sets to exact specifications • Plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models • Determine quality of finished products, ensuring defect-free parts, by verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators • At least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair). • 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 • General Motors UAW hourly employment offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package. An annual incentive payout is also available, as qualified. Relocation and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant. • 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.). • If you are a current GM employee operating under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities. • This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training, the compensation ranges for a JIT include ($37.42 through $43.66/hr) or Journeyperson rate of $44.55. Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Wyoming, MI typically involves a structured apprenticeship combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 13,000 pipefitters nationwide, with wages averaging around $600 per week in Wyoming, MI. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training centers offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $68,000 annually for experienced professionals.
