Detailer / Packer / Cleaner / Assembler (Custom Fabricated Cabinets)

Great Lakes Stainless • Traverse City, MI

151d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Stainless is looking for a Detailer / Packer / Cleaner / Assembler to join their production team. This role is crucial in preparing custom-fabricated stainless steel cabinets for customers. It is a hands-on position focused on transforming fabricated components into finished products through assembly, detailing, cleaning, protection, and packaging. The team member will play an important role in ensuring the quality and presentation of the final products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Can read and follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Sharp eye for detail and takes pride in producing a quality finished product.
• Works well independently while also being a positive team player.
• Takes safety seriously and follows established procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to getting the job done right.
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
• Comfortable bending, stooping, reaching, and working around large fabricated components.
• Comfortable using drills, grinders, fastening equipment, and other hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, lighting, dust, and metal particulate.
• Able to lift and maneuver moderately heavy materials and finished products, up to approximately 50–90 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 2 years of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or related production experience.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship experience.
• Experience working with stainless steel or other metal fabrication materials.
• A great attitude, reliability, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble custom stainless steel cabinets, doors, panels, hardware, and accessories according to work orders and customer specifications.
• Perform final detailing, cleaning, and quality inspections to make sure finished products look their best.
• Remove weld spatter, dust, debris, fingerprints, adhesive residue, and other imperfections from finished surfaces.
• Make minor fit adjustments and cosmetic touch-ups when needed.
• Deburr parts, sort components, and apply protective film to stainless steel surfaces.
• Carefully package finished cabinets using foam, wrapping, padding, corner guards, and other protective materials.
• Label and stage completed products for shipment or customer pickup.
• Review work orders, job travelers, and packing lists to make sure every component is complete and accurate.
• Help load, unload, and move materials and finished products safely.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and ready for the next job.
• Work closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and shipping teammates to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns before products leave the shop.
• Follow all company safety, PPE, and quality requirements.
• Participate in inventory counts and other production-support activities as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in building high-quality, custom-fabricated products.
• Work has a direct impact on the finished product our customers receive.
• Enjoy working with your hands, solving small problems, paying attention to the details, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED