Designer

Global Finishing Solutions, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Finishing Solutions is seeking a Designer to translate customer concepts, sales input, and engineering specs into precise production drawings, installation prints, and bills of materials. You will help fabricate, assemble, and install our finishing systems across North America.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in mechanical design, 0–2 years of design experience, and proficiency with Inventor or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical design or equivalent with 0-2 years design experience.
• Proficient with Inventor (preferred) and AutoCAD.
• Strong 2D and 3D design skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Turn ideas into CAD drawings — concepts, assemblies, and details that make products come alive.
• Build precise bills of materials to keep production running smoothly.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fellow designers to bring layouts and concepts to life.
• Apply industry standards and quality checks to every drawing and BOM you create.
• Develop manufacturing-ready details with exact sizes and quantities.
• Create packing lists to ensure every job ships complete and on time.

Skills

Inventor

AutoCAD

2D/3D design

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical design

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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Designer

Regular Full-Time Osseo, WI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2039

Design the Details that Build the Big Picture

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is seeking a Designer to bring ideas to life. In this role, you'll turn customer concepts, sales input, and engineering specs into precise production drawings, installation prints, and bills of material. Your designs will drive the fabrication, assembly, and installation of industry-leading GFS products- making you a key player in delivering quality and innovation to our customers.

What Success Looks Like

• Turn ideas into CAD drawings - concepts, assemblies, and details that make products come alive.
• Build precise bills of material that keep production running smoothly.
• Jump in to support other teams, sharing your design expertise wherever it's needed.
• Apply industry standards and quality checks to every drawing and BOM you create.
• Bring your knowledge of design practices to guide daily work while following established processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fellow designers to bring layouts and concepts to life.
• Develop manufacturing-ready details, including blank views and beam specifications, with exact sizes and quantities.
• Create packing lists to ensure every job ships complete and on time.

Qualifications That Shine

• Associate’s degree in mechanical design (or equivalent experience), with 0-2 years of hands-on design work.
• Comfortable using Inventor (preferred) and AutoCAD to bring ideas to life.
• Skilled in both 2D and 3D design, with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You’ll Be Empowered - You'll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
• You’ll Grow With Us - We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
• You’ll Be Rewarded - Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
• You’ll Make a Real Impact - Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
• You’ll Join a Great Team - We're growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success

Transparent Rewards At GFS, we recognize the dedication behind every role and ensure that our compensation reflects both your impact and our shared success.

Pay Range : $22.32- $28.10 per hour, based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for an annual individual incentive based on company performance. Maximum bonus amounts may vary depending on role.

Benefits: Eligible for standard company benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and other employee programs. More detailed information is available at 2026 GFS Benefits .

Actual compensation will be determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skill level, and market conditions. For remote or hybrid positions, the listed pay range applies to applicants in the specified location.

About GFS

Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs—and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we're different.

What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That's the difference. Join us.

GFS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants . We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and physicals, consistent with applicable laws.