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BSSW - Journeyman Painter [1205]

Grand Traverse Economic Development
Charlevoix, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

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 Journeyman Painter 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

$17 -$20 per hour, based upon experience

 

 

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:

  • Read and interpret customer part prints
  • Spray paint using CARC Specifications, Metal Parts for the Military
  • Surface preparation via sand blasting and parts washing
  • Maintain oven environment via PM’s including system checks and filter replacement
  • Work with Maintenance to fine tune environmental controls
  • Assess line speed, monitor oven temperatures, and run sample placards for salt spray testing
  • Maintain production records for monitoring process control
  • Maintain paint guns to ensure optimum coating weight
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Maintain adequate supply paint and supplies
  • Assures that proper type and color of paint is used on each job
  • Complete required job paperwork and job transaction reporting in ERP system
  • Maintain orderly and clean work area
  • Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company policies and compliance requirements

 

 

ADDITIONALLY, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three years prior experience in commercial painting of metal products for manufacturing concern
  • Must be able to read blueprints
  • Possess thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials to ensure parts are painted and protected per contract specifications
  • Requires minimum of three years prior experience in commercial painting of metal products and knowledge of various paint equipment

 

 

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

 

 

Salary : $17 - $20

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