Facilities Process Engineer at General Motors LLC — Lake Orion, MI

Job Description

The Role

As the Facilities Process Engineer, you will oversee and direct mechanical maintenance of plant conveyor systems while leading and developing skilled trades, including:

• Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors
• Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components
• Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies
• Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems
• Preventive maintenance (PM) planning and execution to drive equipment reliability and uptime
• Develop, implement, and enforce PM programs for all conveyor mechanical components
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures such as chain stretch, misalignment, bearing failures, and component wear
• Repair, rebuild, and replacement of conveyor mechanical components
• Maintenance of lift stations, transfer systems, and mechanical interfaces between zones
• Conveyor structural components including framing, supports, and guarding

Leadership & Skilled Trades Development:

• Direct (help) training maintenance and Breakdown activities of skilled trades (millwrights, pipefitters, etc.) supporting conveyor systems
• Train and mentor trades on mechanical troubleshooting, PM standards, and best practices
• Assign work, prioritize breakdown response, and ensure safe, efficient execution of repairs
• Drive accountability for PM completion, workmanship quality, and safety compliance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on mechanical reliability and downtime reduction
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams on equipment improvements and installations

Plant Facilities Maintenance

• Oversee maintenance and repair of all plant infrastructure, including:
• Loading dock doors and dock levelers
• Overhead doors and high-speed doors
• Air handling units (AHUs)
• HVAC systems
• Compressed air systems
• Building electrical systems
• Plant lighting
• Plumbing systems
• Fire protection systems
• Process water systems
• General building structure and grounds
• Schedule and monitor facility inspections and maintenance programs.
• Coordinate contractors for specialized repair work.

Housekeeping & Site Appearance

• Manage plant housekeeping standards in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
• Supervise cleaning contractors and internal housekeeping teams.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure cleanliness of production, warehouse, office, and outdoor areas.
• Ensure waste management and recycling programs are maintained.
• Promote 5S and continuous improvement practices throughout the facility.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Extensive experience operating within UAW-represented manufacturing facilities, conveyor system maintenance and reliability of Power and free conveyors, skid conveyors, skillet systems, and roller/belt conveyors
• Experience with Conveyor chains, bearings, sprockets, rollers, and wear components
• Experience with Gearboxes, couplings, shafts, and drive assemblies
• Experience with Mechanical alignment, tensioning, and tracking of conveyor systems

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