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The Role
General Motors has needs for qualified Wood Model Maker Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the Wood Model Maker Journeyperson is responsible to provide a variety of services and physical properties that are utilized during the design evaluation process.
Primary Responsibilities:
Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and following company safety culture
Fabricate wood and foam armatures
Fabricate 3D models and mock-ups in wood, ren, foam, wax, Plexiglas and styrene from drawings and/or math data along with designer and engineer verbal direction
Perform surface work on interior/exterior models
Provide direct studio support – clay model set-ups, templates, foam sculpturing and small mock-ups
Operate mill room equipment – jointers, planers, routers, band saws & table saw
Ability to work closely with Engineers, Designers and peers in a team environment
Additional Description
Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:
U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as Wood Model Maker or six (6) years of documented experience as a Wood Model Maker. Related trades that could fulfill the 6 years documented experience include:
Pattern making
Custom cabinet making
Carpentry
Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which include comprehensive assessments, hair 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 shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends and holidays on those shifts with little notice.
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.).
This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training, the compensation ranges for a JIT include ($36.87 - $43.01) or Journeyperson rate of $43.89. Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.
If you are a current GM employee operating under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities.
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.
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