Assembler / Fabricator / Finisher / Basic Welder

Great Lakes Stainless, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Stainless, Inc. is hiring for fabrication and welding support in Traverse City, MI. You will assemble metal cabinet components, deburr and cut materials, and install hardware to meet production specs.

Safety and quality are emphasized as you use hand and power tools, perform light TIG welding, and document production records. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and training is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Read and follow basic blueprints and work orders.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to assemble components.
• Willing to learn new skills in fabrication, assembly, finishing and welding.
• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or welding experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate metal cabinet components using blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Prepare materials by deburring, cutting, removing protective coverings, and staging parts.
• Install doors, glass, shelving, drawers, hinges, locks, and hardware.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment.
• Perform basic and light TIG welding, weld grinding, and finishing.
• Inspect products for quality and make adjustments, repairs, or rework as needed.
• Complete job travelers and production records accurately.
• Clean, detail, package, and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with supervisors and team members to meet quality and production goals.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Mechanically inclined

Able to read blueprints

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Great Lakes Stainless

Build quality products. Learn valuable skills. Join a great team!

What You'll Do

• Assemble and fabricate metal cabinet components using blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Prepare materials by deburring, cutting, removing protective coverings, and staging parts.
• Install doors, glass, shelving, drawers, hinges, locks, and other hardware.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment.
• Perform basic and light TIG welding, weld grinding, and finishing.
• Inspect products for quality and make adjustments, repairs, or rework as needed.
• Complete job travelers and production records accurately.
• Clean, detail, package, and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with supervisors and team members to meet quality and production goals.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and read basic blueprints.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Mechanically inclined and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or welding experience is a plus, but not required - we will train the right person.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position requiring standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and working in tight areas around machinery and fabricated products.

Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, lighting, and ventilation and lift/maneuver materials weighing approximately 50-90 pounds is required.

Ready to Learn and Build Something You're Proud Of?

If you're dependable, hardworking, mechanically inclined, and ready to grow your skills in fabrication, assembly, finishing, and welding, we'd love to meet you!