BSSW - General Laborer [1198]

Grand Traverse Economic Development; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health/Dental/Vision plans

PTO

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Bay Shore Steel Works (BSSW) seeks a manufacturing assistant to support production in a fast-paced facility. You will move materials, organize work areas, and assist with sandblast or grinding as required.

Applicants should read blueprints, have attention to detail, and basic math skills. A forklift license and overhead crane permits are provided by the company. High school diploma or equivalent required. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum one year production experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Moving of materials and product from one department to the next according to workflow requirements utilizing forklift.
• Organizing work areas, including stock outside as required
• Utilize sandblast or hand grind equipment to assist with production requirements
• Follow safety procedures as defined for work performed
• Monitor tools and equipment utilized for safety and required maintenance

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Basic math

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane (company trained)

Job description

Bay Shore Steel Works (BSSW) is an American Indian Tribally (AIT) owned minority small business that offers world class fabrication, machining and finishing services to a wide variety of customers in many industries including the most demanding customer in the world… the United States military. You’ll find the excellence of our work in products to include the armor plating that protects the crew of an M-1 tank to the components used in industrial air cleaning equipment and structural supports.

Our facilities make use of best-in-class CNC equipment to allow us to work to the most demanding tolerances and maintain the highest level of efficiency. All this ensures that BSSW can provide your projects the highest-quality work while keeping you on budget and on time.

Position Summary

Assists the manufacturing department with various tasks to keep up with production efficiencies. This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and requirements may change according to the demands of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving of materials and product from one department to the next according to workflow requirements utilizing forklift.
• Organizing work areas, including stock outside as required
• Utilize sandblast or hand grind equipment to assist with production requirements
• Follow safety procedures as defined for work performed
• Monitor tools and equipment utilized for safety and required maintenance

Qualifications / Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Safety awareness and compliance
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management and punctuality
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Quality-conscious mindset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely
• Material handling and organization skills
• Dependability in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions or prints
• Good housekeeping
• Willingness to learn and cross-train

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• The employee frequently is required to use hand and fingers in handling, grasping, or feeling objects, tools, or controls for an extended period of time
• Standing, all day, occasional bending and reaching

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and production environment with exposure to noise, dust, sparks, metal particles, fumes, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.
• Regular exposure to moving machinery, steel materials, and industrial equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and other required PPE.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Amazing Team
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health/Dental/Vision available 1st of month after hire date
• Flexible Spending Account / Short Term Disability (voluntary)
• Long Term Disability (employer sponsored)
• PTO

Bay Shore Steel Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian and Veteran preference is practiced; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.