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Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Tech Center in Warren, MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
General Motor's Metrology and Strain Gage Support team is seeking a Calibration Technician. In this role, you will p erform calibration on medium to high level test and measurement instrumentation and assist in general lab duties. You will follow the GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) to execute the GM Instrumentation Knowledge Center Test Laboratory business plan. This role is in an office and clean lab environment. There will be minimal travel required.
What You’ll Do
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Occasionally required to drive GM owned vehicles on and off GM property for business.
- Perform calibration of medium to high level test and measurement equipment. Requires little assistance and supervision on such work.
- Coordinate and provide service for field calibrations and maintenance.
- Create calibration data sheets accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision based upon instrument specifications and approved calibration procedures.
- Develop calibration procedures, with supervision, to meet the needs of the customers.
- Interface with customers to schedule items requiring calibration, repair, or limited calibration.
- Perform other laboratory support functions as required in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Interface with product, and testing engineers on updates to new testing procedures, equipment, and methods.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Ability to achieve HV level 2 badge requirements
- Intermediate knowledge of metrology practices and theories in a particular discipline(s): electronics, mechanics, dimensional analysis, chemistry, thermometry, acoustics, and vibration.
- Experience in the use of various hand tools and test equipment for a particular discipline,
- Ability to use personal computers, Windows-based software, and laboratory automation software.
- Ability to apply intermediate algebraic and geometric techniques necessary for measurement analysis.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Two years of college with A.A. degree in electronic technology or other technical program or minimum of 5 years commercial or military experience in the field of metrology
- Skilled in communication with customers and peers, including the ability to mentor apprentices.
- Valid US Driver’s License
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Preferred, 7+ Years’ Experience in metrology.
- Preferred, knowledgeable of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1 requirements.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
- 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an indivi d ual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. 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.
