Wind Turbine Maker In Michigan Hiring 250 Workers

Global Wind Systems Inc. soon will begin hiring the skilled assembly workers for the state's first maker of delivery-ready, large-scale turbines.

Apr 10th, 2009

NOVI, Mich. (AP) -- A wind turbine assembly plant opening later this year in Oakland County is seeking to hire 250 manufacturing workers.

The Detroit News reports Friday Novi-based Global Wind Systems Inc. soon will begin hiring the skilled assembly workers for the state's first maker of delivery-ready, large-scale turbines.

Global Wind Systems' 74-ton turbines will be used by utility companies and wind farm developers for generating power.

The company received $7.3 million in tax credits in December from the Michigan Economic Growth Authority to create 256 jobs in six years.

Founder and Chief Executive Chris Long says the work is well-suited to laid-off autoworkers. Global Wind has received several thousand resumes and more than 90 percent list automotive experience.

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