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.
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
Attn: Operations Department
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
Attn: Administration Department