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

Join the Great Lakes Stainless Team!

Do you take pride in doing quality work and seeing a project through from start to finish? Great Lakes Stainless is looking for a Detailer / Packer / Cleaner / Assembler to join our production team and play an important role in getting our custom-fabricated stainless steel cabinets ready for our customers.

This is a hands-on position where your attention to detail really matters. You'll help transform beautifully fabricated stainless steel components into finished products that are properly assembled, carefully detailed, protected, packaged, and ready for delivery.

What You'll Do

As a member of our finishing and production team, you will:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience to be successful in this position. A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, reliability, and pride in your work are extremely important to us.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Has manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or production experience—or is eager to learn.
• Is comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Can read and follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Has a 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.
• Is dependable, punctual, and committed to getting the job done right.

What You'll Need to Be Comfortable Doing

This is an active manufacturing position. You should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, and working around large fabricated components.
• Using drills, grinders, fastening equipment, and other hand and power tools.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, lighting, dust, and metal particulate.
• Lifting and maneuvering moderately heavy materials and finished products, up to approximately 50–90 pounds with or without assistance .

Experience & Education

Minimum Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred, but not required:

• 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.

New to the industry? That's okay! We're willing to train the right person who brings a great attitude, reliability, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

At Great Lakes Stainless, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in building high-quality, custom-fabricated products . Your work has a direct impact on the finished product our customers receive.

If you 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, we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to Build Something You're Proud Of?

If you're dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and ready to become an important part of a skilled manufacturing team, apply today and start your next opportunity with Great Lakes Stainless!