Mechanical Journeyperson

At AM General, we engineer, manufacture, and support specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers. Our global presence of diverse product offerings in over 70 countries uniquely positions us to enhance interoperability across our Allies and build on our long-standing defense industry and automotive partnerships. From the iconic HUMVEE vehicles, to the JLTV A2, AM General strives to offer continuous improvement that keeps us Mission Ready, Future Driven.

• Currently holds or has the ability to get a Pipefitter, Machine Repair, or Millwright Journeyperson's card by:
  • having served a bona fide apprenticeship and present certificate or
  • had 8 years practical experience at the trade and can establish satisfactory proof by means of a notarized affidavit or
  • present a UAW Journeyperson's card
• Ability to weld, fabricate, run torches
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment and machinery. 
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Ability to make repairs on conveyor’s, production equipment
• complete preventive maintenance work such as inspecting and replacing belts, greasing bearings, tightening chains
• loading and unloading of maintenance material and equipment
• Perform plumbing and piping repairs
• perform maintenance on all piping systems and valves (compressed air, natural gas, domestic water, wastewater, process fluids, steam)
• Complete various repairs including toilets, sinks, and drains
• Maintain and repair machinery, pumps, valves, gearboxes, cylinders, torque tools riveters, and related equipment

• changing hydraulic and gear oil

• Keep production running with minimal downtime