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Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Pontiac, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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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).
- Last confirmed live 3 days agoWhen 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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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 The Role At General Motors, we're advancing the future of propulsion through innovation, advanced manufacturing, and engineering excellence. The Artisan Innovation Center supports gear center and eMotor development through prototype, development, and ultra-low-volume manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist , you will maintain, improve, and commission advanced production equipment supporting critical development and manufacturing activities. This is a highly hands-on role focused on equipment reliability, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement. Working across mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and manufacturing systems, you'll help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of specialized production equipment while contributing to future propulsion technologies. This Role Is Ideal For Maintenance professionals, automation technicians, electricians, and mechanical specialists who enjoy solving complex equipment challenges, improving production processes, and working directly with advanced manufacturing technologies. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement. Work Arrangement – Onsite This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac on a full-time basis. The position primarily supports first-shift operations, with flexibility to support weekend and off-shift activities as needed. What You'll Do • Serve as the hands-on technical expert supporting Gear Center and eMotor development and low-volume production operations. • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and production systems. • Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and performance. • Plan and implement equipment upgrades, process improvements, new installations, and commissioning activities. • Identify and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or throughput. • Lead maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and operational performance. • Plan, schedule, document, and execute maintenance activities using established maintenance management processes. • Develop strategies to improve asset management, maintenance planning, spare parts control, and equipment performance. • Provide technical expertise and support for manufacturing and engineering teams. • Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automated equipment. • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation. • Experience leading equipment repairs, upgrades, or manufacturing improvement projects. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement sustainable corrective actions. • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing teams. • Technical degree, four-year apprenticeship, Journeyman certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • Experience supporting automotive, prototype, or advanced manufacturing environments. • Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs, controls systems, and industrial automation equipment. • Experience with robotics, vision systems, conveyors, or automated manufacturing processes. • Working knowledge of MAXIMO or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). • Experience commissioning new equipment,