Automation & Power Distribution Electrician (Journeyperson) — Tonawanda

Advance a career that powers a world of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion

Imagine walking into a high-energy plant where your expertise keeps lines moving and people safe. One moment you’re interpreting a wiring diagram to restore a cell, the next you’re executing preventive maintenance that prevents tomorrow’s outage. If leading with craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork inspires you, this Journeyperson Electrician role in Tonawanda is your next step.

Impact you’ll make

• Champion OSHA- and GM-compliant safety practices.
• Install, repair, and maintain complex electrical equipment and circuits across the facility.
• Troubleshoot controls and related components; resolve issues rapidly to avoid production delays.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Read and apply drawings and schematics to plan and execute work.
• Partner with peers, support teams, and leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply sharp analytical and problem-solving skills to technical challenges.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum six (6) years’ experience as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in Electrical.
• Age 18 or older.
• Ability to support rotating schedules (day/afternoon/night) and work overtime, weekends, and holidays with limited notice.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Screening and 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 requirements

• Respond promptly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Stand for long periods; move confidently through a busy environment.
• Wear required PPE consistently.
• Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach as tasks demand.
• Lift/carry materials up to 50 lbs. depending on department; occasional seated work.
• Drive mobile equipment as needed.

Compensation and schedule

Depending on credentials and interview outcomes, this role may be filled as:

• Journeyperson In Training (JIT): $37.77–$44.06/hour
• Journeyperson: $44.96/hour

GM UAW hourly employment includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and—if eligible—an annual incentive payout.

Benefits, culture, and growth

From your first day, we support your well-being at work and at home. Learn more at Total Rewards resources.

Every teammate is part of one GM, where inclusion and belonging are core to how we work and innovate.

Practical details

• Relocation and travel expenses are the applicant’s responsibility.
• If you are a current GM employee working under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities.
• 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.

Technical strengths

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)

Equal opportunity and accessibility

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 status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Eligible to work in the United States