Journeyman Plant Maintenance Electrician — Wentzville

Your impact at a glance

Keep production moving by maintaining, repairing, and optimizing complex electrical and control systems across our Wentzville operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment, control circuits, and power distribution systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Adhere to OSHA and GM safety protocols; promote a strong safety culture.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Diagnose malfunctions quickly to avoid delays in production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to resolve technical issues.

Required background

• 6+ years as an Electrician or completion of a U.S. Department of Labor Electrical apprenticeship (Certificate of Completion).
• Minimum age: 18.
• Flexible to work day, afternoon, or night shifts; willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with limited notice.
• Current GM employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement: contact local HR/LR regarding placement options.

Compensation

• Journeyperson In Training (JIT): $37.78 – $44.08/hour.
• Journeyperson: $44.98/hour.
• Placement and pay are based on credentials, certifications, and interview performance.
• GM UAW hourly roles offer a competitive pay and benefits package; qualified employees are also eligible for an annual incentive payout.

Physical requirements

• Rapid response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Extended standing and on-foot work; occasional seated tasks.
• Consistent use of personal protective equipment.
• Work within an active industrial environment; operate mobile equipment as needed.
• Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; lift/carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Other information

• Relocation and travel costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
• We may share relevant applicant credentials with UAW skilled trades personnel who have a need to know, in accordance with the GM–UAW labor agreement.

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