BSSW - Maintenance Technician [1196]

Charlevoix, MI, United StatesPosted Aug 31, 2026

Job description

Bay Shore Steel Works (BSSW) is an American Indian Tribally (AIT) owned minority small business that offers world class 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. You’ll find the excellence of our work in products to include the armor plating that protects the crew of an M-1 tank to the components used in industrial air cleaning equipment and structural supports.

Our facilities make use of best-in-class CNC equipment to allow us to work to the most demanding tolerances and maintain the highest level of efficiency. All this ensures that BSSW can provide your projects the highest-quality work while keeping you on budget and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements. Effectively troubleshoot equipment to identify issues within the plant and take necessary corrective actions to repair, replace, or rebuild. Inspects/maintains plant buildings and facilities.

May be required to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems. Perform other job functions as requested to support the effective and efficient operation of the plant.

Qualifications

/ Requirements: Certificate of completion from a trade school and 3 years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic. High School diploma or GED. 3-5 years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and drawings.

Experience with lockout/tag out. Knowledge of safety requirements and safety focused. Ability to stand for long periods, walk, climb stairs, reach, and stoop frequently as well as lift weights up to 50lbs. Occasional lifting of up to 80lbs is also required. Must be able to work at heights. Good vision, hearing, color vision, speaking, and finger dexterity skills are required as well as the ability to perform close work in a confined space.

A Valid Driver’s License Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and reach Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated heights when required Regularly lifts up to 60 lbs.; lifting occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Why Join Us? Competitive salary Amazing Team 401(k) with Employer Match Health/Dental/Vision available 1 st of month after hire date Flexible Spending Account / Short Term Disability (voluntary) Long Term Disability (employer sponsored) PTO Bay Shore Steel Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian and Veteran preference is practiced; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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