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OVERVIEW The Great Lakes Towing Company is seeking a Janitor and Parts Cleaner for its machine shop division, Plotz Machine. The Janitor & Parts Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks and is responsible for cleaning parts and tools used in the daily operation of the machine shop.   RESPONSIBILITIES Clean the interior building including floors, restrooms, and miscellaneous parts/tools Disinfect

OVERVIEW The Great Lakes Towing Company is seeking a Shop/Field Mechanic for its machine shop division, Plotz Machine. The Shop/Field Mechanic uses specialized equipment to assemble, dismantle, service, and repair industrial and municipal water pumps, gearboxes, motors, and other related equipment.   RESPONSIBILITIES Dismantles industrial and municipal water pumps, gearboxes, and other related equipment. Performs inspections on tools and mechanical equipment Provides maintenance and repair on equipment Complete assembly

OVERVIEW The Great Lakes Towing Company is seeking a Manual Machinist for its machine shop division, Plotz Machine. The Manual Machinist sets up and operates a variety of machines such as lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and equipment. This opportunity is open for part-time and full-time. RESPONSIBILITIES Sets up and operates various machines, but not limited lathes, mills, saws, and drill presses Inspects

OVERVIEW The Great Lakes Towing Company is seeking a General Manager for its machine shop division, Plotz Machine. This position is an excellent career and promotional opportunity for someone seeking to transition into the General Manager position of a thriving machine shop operation.    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The General Manager will report to the current General Manager and provide leadership and oversight of daily operations and scheduling for the machining shop

The Great Lakes Towing Company (the “Towing Company”) is pleased to announce that it has purchased The Wm. Plotz Machine & Forge Company (“Plotz Machine”).  The acquisition includes nearly all of Plotz Machine’s assets and real estate. Plotz Machine adds to the services provided by the Towing Company,  offering marine and industrial machine shop services to all types of customers, including its shipyard new construction and ship repair projects.