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General Motors

$44.55/hr

As a Pipefitter, you will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement ... GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for gm pipefitter in the United States is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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GM Pipefitters often encounter challenges such as coordinating with other skilled trades and adapting to rapidly changing production schedules on automotive manufacturing sites. They must ensure all piping installations meet strict safety and quality standards while minimizing downtime during plant maintenance or upgrades. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as tasks can range from reading complex blueprints to troubleshooting unexpected system issues alongside engineers and other team members.

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To thrive as a GM Pipefitter, you need a solid understanding of pipefitting techniques, mechanical systems, blueprint reading, and typically a relevant apprenticeship or certification. Familiarity with industry tools such as pipe threaders, welding equipment, and safety compliance systems is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong teamwork skills set outstanding pipefitters apart. These skills ensure accurate installations, safe work environments, and efficient completion of complex piping projects in demanding industrial settings.

What is a GM pipefitter?

GM Pipefitters are skilled tradespeople who install, maintain, and repair piping systems within General Motors (GM) manufacturing facilities. Their work includes handling pipes that carry water, steam, chemicals, and gases used in plant operations. They read blueprints, use specialized tools, and ensure all piping systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with relevant codes. GM Pipefitters play a crucial role in keeping production lines running smoothly by addressing piping issues quickly and effectively.
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Mechanical Journeyperson (Pipefitter) - Bay City

General Motors

Bay City, MI • On-site

$37.77 - $44.96/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

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Job description

Job Description
The Role:
As a Pipefitter, you will work under minimal supervision with a high level of independent judgement and problem solving. You should be flexible enough to take on and tackle multiple job assignments in a shift.
Preferred Experience Includes:
  • Experience with planned maintenance systems and predictive technologies
  • Experience with industrial robotics, automation, and conveyance systems

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures
  • Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, high speed CNC spindles, coolant systems and filters, and combustion equipment and valves
  • Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems
  • Use various hand or power tools for measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, assembling, joining, and installing pipes, valves, and fittings
  • Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation
  • Operate mobile equipment (e.g. forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)
  • Determine loading requirements to rig equipment and material for lifting
  • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
  • Fabricate punches, tools, steel rule tools and t-sets to exact specifications
  • Plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools or assemblies using blueprints, sketches, or models
  • Determine quality of finished products, ensuring defect-free parts, by verifying dimensions, alignment, and clearances for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:
  • At least six (6) years of related experience in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair) or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in a Mechanical trade (millwright, pipefitter, toolmaker, machine repair).
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes comprehensive assessments, 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 shifts as well as overtime hours daily, weekend 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.).
  • If you are a current GM employee operating under a collective bargaining agreement, please contact your local HR/LR for employee placement opportunities.
  • This position may be filled with a Journeyperson or Journeyperson In Training, the compensation ranges for a JIT include ($37.77-$44.06) or Journeyperson rate of $44.96. Certificates/credentials and scoring in interview will determine your status and pay.

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.
Please note - per the labor agreement between GM and the UAW, GM may share information and documentation relating to the credentials of applicants for this position (e.g., resumes, journeyperson cards, interview notes, certificates, etc.) with UAW personnel who have a need to know as part of their role on the UAW skilled trades team.
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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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