- Company: General Motors
- Location: Lockport, Niagara County
- Full Time
- Lockport, Niagara County
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General Motors at a glance
gm.com- Founded 1908
- Employees 164000
- Ticker GM
- Revenue (FY2025) $167.97B
- Net income $2.70B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $500.0M from the Department of Energy (started Jan 1, 2025) — via USAspending.gov
Inflation reduction act (ira) electric vehicle (ev) conversionthe recipient will convert an existing vehicle assembly facility located in the united states…
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 5493001871EE1F4JHK38, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 2 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a U.S. automaker founded in 1908 and based in Detroit. It builds Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles and employs about 164,000 people. Long the top U.S. seller by volume, it was the world’s largest automaker for decades until Toyota overtook it in 2008. More at gm.com.
77,857 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
General Motors is hiring a Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) to join our Lockport, Niagara County facility. This is a full-time position where you'll diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment with significant independence and technical expertise.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Journeyperson in our Lockport manufacturing operation, you'll perform skilled repair and maintenance work on production equipment and machinery. You'll work with minimal direct supervision, relying on your judgment and problem-solving ability to keep our operations running smoothly. This role demands flexibility—you'll manage multiple assignments throughout your shift and adapt to evolving facility needs.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose mechanical failures and implement effective repairs on industrial machinery and equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance using planned maintenance systems
- Apply predictive maintenance technologies to identify potential issues before they cause downtime
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and develop practical solutions
- Work independently across multiple tasks and priorities within a shift
- Maintain detailed records and communicate with team members on equipment status
- Adhere to safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment
What We're Looking For
- Journeyperson certification or equivalent advanced mechanical experience
- Demonstrated expertise with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
- Strong background in machinery repair and industrial equipment maintenance
- Familiarity with planned maintenance systems and predictive maintenance technologies
- Proven ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Reliability and commitment to quality and safety
About General Motors
General Motors is a leader in automotive manufacturing with state-of-the-art facilities across North America. Our Lockport plant is integral to our operations, and we invest in skilled technicians who keep our equipment and processes at peak performance.
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What people say about General Motors
Public coverage in the provided sources is mixed and sparse for day-to-day culture: recent headlines include a CNBC note that GM underperformed in 2026 with JPMorgan expecting a rebound, plus serious crime reporting tied to an Arlington assembly-plant incident. Older Hacker News threads on the list are mostly industry-adjacent, not GM employee reviews. No Glassdoor, Indeed, or star ratings are in the data.
- Speed as a Habit
- Fiat Chrysler Faces Record $105M Fine for Recall Lapses
- Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4M cars after Jeep hack
- The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
Recent news
- General Motors employee shoots coworker outside Arlington assembly plant: police - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Shooting suspect called 911 after seriously injuring another employee at GM plant, Arlington police say - WFAA
- General Motors has underperformed in 2026. JPMorgan sees a comeback - CNBC
- This Is What Four Years in a River Does to a GM 6.2L V8 - The Drive
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Working in Lockport, Niagara County
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Strengthen industrial mechanics: bearings, shafts, gearboxes, hydraulics/pneumatics, precision measurement, and print reading. Practice root-cause diagnosis under production pressure and strict safety procedures. No certification cost list is provided in the data.
- Walk through a machine failure you diagnosed end-to-end and how you verified the fix.
- Explain lockout/tagout and how you keep work safe around running lines.
- Describe preventative maintenance you’ve owned on presses, conveyors, or similar equipment.
Strong fit if you are a skilled mechanical repair trade person who thrives in high-volume auto manufacturing, owns downtime recovery, and can partner with production teams. Less ideal if you want remote desk work—this role is on-site plant repair.
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- Role Mechanical Journeyperson (Machine Repair) – Lockport
- Employer General Motors
- Location Lockport, Niagara County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 20, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (299 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Speed as a Habit
- Hacker News — Fiat Chrysler Faces Record $105M Fine for Recall Lapses
- Hacker News — Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4M cars after Jeep hack
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
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