BSSW - Welder CWI

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 a Welder - CWI for our Charlevoix, MI location.

1st Shift: M-F 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This position is non‑exempt (hourly).

Full‑time

$22 – $27 per hour, based upon experience

• Weld metal components using MIL-STD specifications for armor grade steel as well as other materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum
• Handle qualification records, oversee non‑destructive testing, and ensure proper materials are available during tests
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications, building and welding plans, equipment calibration, and welding materials
• Inspect base and consumable materials. Ensure correct cutting methods, joint positions, welder settings, and clamp placement and alignment are correct
• Monitor the welding process to ensure everything proceeds smoothly and that everyone follows the expectations of the standard
• Conduct inspections and identify and supervise repairs
• Weld military components using MIL‑STD specifications for armor grade steel
• Weld various customer‑specific components utilizing a variety of metal alloys
• Use calipers, height gauges, tape measure, and weld gauges to measure parts and verify conformance to specifications
• Produce work that conforms to customer specifications and customer standard
• Reference blueprints, technical drawings, and other written instructions
• Utilize Weld Process Specifications (WPS) for determining weld set up/process

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years prior experience or training in welding required
• CWI certification required
• Certification in GMAW and GTAW required
• Knowledge of basic welding safety practices
• Welding experience, MIL-STD certifications for armor grade steel
• Good math skills, including an understanding of inches, metrics, fractions to three decimal places

• 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