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Experimental Auto Journeyperson - Pontiac PPO
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Pontiac, 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.
- 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 General Motors Pontiac Pre-Production Operations have needs for qualified Experimental Auto Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the Experimental Auto Journeyperson is responsible to build properties used for test validation of the product design as well as an evaluation of the manufacturing processes. Job Description: • Required Skills/Qualifications: • Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures • General Machining Skills • Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Accurately record/input assembly and teardown data into computer • Assemble ground-up, pre-production engines, transmissions and electric drive units • Teardown and analysis of pre-production engines, transmissions and electric drive units • Identify proper fit and function of engine, transmission and electric drive unit components • Read blueprints utilizing geometric tolerancing and specifications • Perform vehicle alterations for Engineering’s prototype parts • Work with Production, Engineering and peers in a team environment • Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications: • U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as an Experimental Auto Journeyperson or six (6) years of documented experience in a related field such as Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Technician (notarized documentation required) • 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 shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends 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 ( $38.77 - $45.23 ) or Journeyperson rate of ( $46.15 ). 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. Physical Requirements: Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a must Ability to work and stand for extended periods Comfortably wear personal protective equipment Navigate a busy environment Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. depending on department Occasional sitting during certain tasks Drive mobile equipment when needed GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a wri