Careers

The core of The Great Lakes Group is its people afloat and ashore.  Our people, working as a team, are trained and skilled in the business of marine transportation.  The success of our Group depends on the ability and willingness of our people to provide our customers with the most courteous and professional services with particular attention to safety and the environment. Our goal is to attract and retain the best people available.  Our commitment is reflected in our excellent compensation and benefits package, including highly competitive pay scales, medical and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.  To be part of our team means to be part of our family and its 107-year corporate history, and to be willing to look and work for a better future.

 

Positions Afloat

Experienced applicants who meet the minimum requirements should complete our Employment Application for Conditional Job Offer.  Completed Applications, along with any accompanying documentation should be forwarded to:

 

The Great Lakes Group

4500 Division Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44102-2228

Attn: Operations Department

 

Positions Ashore

Our people, working as a team, are trained and skilled in the business of marine transportation.  The success of our Group depends on the ability and willingness of our people to provide our customers with the most courteous and professional services with particular attention to safety and the environment. Our goal is to attract and retain the best people available.  Our commitment is reflected in our excellent compensation and benefits package, including highly competitive pay scales, medical and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

 

We are currently soliciting applications for:

 

Welder – Cleveland, Ohio (Shipyard)

Responsible for various types of aluminum weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture aluminum product to drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction while working at a consistent speed without rework or repairs, and following specific instructions in the weld out of aluminum marine vessels following project schedules and meeting established budgets.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

     Proficient in assigned aluminum welding techniques using plate, tee bar, flat bar, square tube, pipe and other extrusion with minimal rework.

     Interpretation of blueprint drawings, including weld requirement symbols.

     Working knowledge of layout welding percentages and patterns using blueprint charts and zone prints.

     Finish grinding applications using manual and hand tools.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 Education:

     High school diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

     Minimum of one year with various forms of aluminum welding

     Boat building experience a major benefit

 

Certifications:

     Must currently hold AWS certification

                 

Typical Physical Demands:

     Must be able to bend and maneuver in tight places, climb up and down ladders/ramps on a daily basis.

     Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

 

Working Conditions:

     Highly industrial manufacturing environment, indoors and outdoors.

 


Blaster/Painter – Cleveland, Ohio (Shipyard)

Responsible for various types of Blasting and coating applications or other forms of instruction while working at a consistent speed without rework or repairs, and following specific paint manufacture specifications with the paint out of aluminum or steel marine vessels, following project schedules and meeting established budgets.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

     Proficient in pressure pot blasting with various abrasives

     Understanding of manufactures coating specifications

     Proficient with airless and pressure pot applications, striping and hand painting

     Prior experience taking atmospheric readings such as relative humidity, and dew point

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 Education:

     High school diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

     Minimum of 4 years with blasting and painting

     Marine blasting and painting experience a major benefit

 

Certifications:

     SSPC/NACE certification- beneficial

                 

Typical Physical Demands:

     Must be able to bend and maneuver in tight places, climb up and down ladders/ramps on a daily basis.

     Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

     Able to be certified to wear a respirator

 

Working Conditions:

Highly industrial manufacturing environment, indoors and outdoors,

 

 

Experienced applicants who meet the minimum requirements should complete our Employment Application for Conditional Job Offer.  Completed Applications, along with any accompanying documentation should be forwarded to:

 

The Great Lakes Group

4500 Division Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44102-2228

Attn: Administration Department