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Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Grand Rapids
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Wyoming, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles35 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MI: $123k–$139k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level IV (77%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description • If you are a current employee of General Motors working in a per diem, hourly, or regular salaried role, you must apply through the internal careers page. Please navigate to https://workday.gm.com and search for GM Find Jobs. The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader. In anticipation of these openings becoming available, we welcome you to apply so we can begin the pre-screening and interview process. The Role: The Maintenance Group Leader will be responsible for leading a group of skilled, hourly workers to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and processes. This position requires the ongoing application and enforcement of the National and Local UAW Agreements. Candidates must possess technical expertise to oversee and support maintenance operations, exercising independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE) Selected candidates will gain the chance to develop new skills while contributing to the advancement of manufacturing processes that support the groundbreaking shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles. What You'll Do (Responsibilities): • Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities • Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations • Conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results • Proactively offers solutions to operational or technical issues • Perform preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions • Maintains productivity and quality in line with organizational standards • Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices • Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group • Supervises the efficient use of labor, inventory, and machinery • Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to: • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold) • Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively: • Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs. • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections • Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications): • One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader • Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints • Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment • Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making • Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns • Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems • Basic computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, typing, email, etc.) • Must be willing to work rotating shifts • Must be avai