Mechanical Journeyperson (Toolmaker) - Tonawanda

Job overview

The Mechanical Journeyperson (Toolmaker) is an onsite contract role based in Buffalo, NY, with General Motors. The compensation range is $37.78 – $44.08/hr for trainees or $44.98/hr for journeypersons. This role exists to maintain, repair, and fabricate industrial tools and mechanical systems. The journeyperson works under minimal supervision to ensure the operational efficiency of manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

What you'll do

• Maintain and repair mechanical/hydraulic components
• fabricate and install piping systems
• read blueprints
• operate mobile equipment
• perform rigging
• set up CNC machine tools
• ensure quality of finished parts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

onsite

buffalo ny

toolmaker

journeyperson

manufacturing

mechanical trade

general motors

skilled trades

$37-$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefit package, annual incentive payout.

Why this role

Requires 6 years of related experience or a DOL certificate; supports UAW skilled trades team.

About the employer

General Motors is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing. Sector: 33.