Bay Shore Steel Works (BSSW) is a subsidiary of Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED), a fast-growing company with opportunities to learn and advance. We are seeking an energetic applicant who can meet and exceed the below goals. We are looking for someone who has the drive to succeed, and the desire to be part of a team.

For more than 40 years, Bay Shore Steel Works (BSSW) has worked as a trusted partner, providing high-quality 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. BSSW gives preference to Veterans, among others found below.

We are currently seeking Laser/Plasma Operators 1st & 2nd Shift for our Charlevoix, MI location.

1st Shift: M-Th 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Overtime Fri/Sat 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Shift: M-Th 4:15 p.m. - 2:45 a.m. Overtime Fri/Sat 4:15 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.

Full-time

$16 - $19 per hour, based upon experience

SUMMARY

The Laser/Plasma Operator performs the duties and tasks listed below to complete production jobs on equipment per operation process sheets. This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and requirements may change according to the demands of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operating, loading, and unloading material parts, setting parameters, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Required to check length, width, and thickness dimensions of plates prior to cutting parts.
• Required to verify parts using quality system pre-check and first part approval guidelines.
• Responsible to safely move and handle large, heavy metal sheet, plate, and parts using proper equipment, including overhead crane and forklift.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and to perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Locates materials for job, verify that gauge and type of material matches job.
• Set up and organizes material in an efficient manner.
• Loads material on table for laser/plasma cutting.
• Loads program into computer and set parameters.
• Burns material per nest.
• Checks parts- matches drawings, length, width, and hole size if applicable.
• Organizes and keeps track of stock and drop material.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained)
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented
• Good communication skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one-year prior experience in plasma/laser manufacturing operations
• Experience with other sheet metal and plate fabrication preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 30 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

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Great Pay
• Amazing Team
• Excellent Management
• Fast-growing
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flex Spending Account
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Vacation
• Long Term Disability (employer sponsored)
• Short Term Disability (Voluntary)

GTED is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

**The following preferences are applied; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply:

Indian Preference

Relatives and Guardians of Members of a Federally Recognized Tribe

Veteran Preference