General Motors
Pattern Maker Journeyperson
Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- At least six years of related experience as a Pattern Maker, or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion as a Pattern Maker.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
About the job
Maintains, repairs, and modifies production tooling and related equipment, using manual and CNC machining, inspection, and welding skills.
What you'll do
- Maintain and repair tooling, dies, robotic end-of-arm tooling, and mold tools; carry out engineering repairs and changes.
- Operate manual and CNC machinery, make adjustments to meet dimensional tolerances, and complete quality and inspection documentation.
- Follow safety procedures and coordinate work with shop teams, engineering, and management.
What they ask for
- Experience running lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and other manual/CNC machines; TIG welding experience.
- Blueprint reading, shop math, knowledge of materials and tool applications, and proficiency with measuring instruments.
- At least six years of related Pattern Maker experience or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion as a Pattern Maker.
- Eligible to work in the United States; must meet GM hiring process requirements and be willing to work flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience using 3D CAD data in CNC programming; preference for GIBBS/UGNX.
Pay
$40.29 - $47.01 USD base pay (Journeyperson in Training); $47.97 USD base pay (Journeyperson rate)
Tools
GIBBS/UGNX, 3D CAD, CNC
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