Finishing & Inspection Operator

Posted 9 days ago

metallusCanton (OH)

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Machine Shops

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Junior

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$26.73 per hour

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About the role

Finishing & Inspection Operator Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $26.73 per hour with a raise to $33.41 upon completion of a 120 working day probationary period Opportunity to bid into higher paying positions after 120 working days.

Benefits: Metallus provides comprehensive benefits including: 90/10 health plan with no premiums for healthcare until 100% hourly rate is reached Vision and dental available. 401K available after 120 working days. 10 paid holidays. Educational assistance and reimbursement available after a year of service. The Finishing and Inspection Operator is responsible for inspecting, conditioning, straightening, cutting, grinding, and preparing steel bars and tubes to meet customer and quality specifications. This position operates a variety of production and material handling equipment, performs dimensional and visual inspections, removes defects, identifies material, and prepares finished products for shipment while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position can be assigned to any of the three Canton Steel Plants. Employees in this position may be required to operate or use equipment such as: radio-controlled cranes (e.g., O.E.T.); mobile equipment; hoists; magnets; chains; pinch bars; inspection equipment; grinder and saw units; auxiliary equipment; optical character readers; ultrasonic testers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision inspection tools; hand grinders; stamp hammers; pallets/bolsters; and bands/wire and bundling tools. This position requires the ability to work a rotational and flexible shift, and may include holidays. Manufacturing work environment may include exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. On-the-job training is provided.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED1+ year experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (steel, metals, machining, finishing, inspection, or related heavy manufacturing)
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, product specifications, and quality requirements
Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges) OR demonstrated ability to learn quickly with training
Comfortable using computer/data entry systems for material tracking, inspection records, and production reporting
Ability to safely perform physical job demands, including: standing/walking for extended periods lifting up to 75lbs with/without assistance working in heat, noise, dust, and around moving equipment (PPE required)
Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and commitment to safe work practices
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as business needs require

Preferred Requirements:

Prior experience operating grinding and/or saw equipment in a steel or metals environment
Experience performing or supporting ultrasonic testing (UT), including setup/calibration, inspection, and documentation
Experience with spark testing and interpreting results
Qualification/experience operating radio-controlled overhead cranes and material-handling equipment
Experience with quality documentation such as inspection reports, tally sheets, heat/lot traceability, and nonconformance handling
Mechanical aptitude: experience performing setups, adjustments, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
Prior experience providing work direction, training, or mentoring (e.g., leading an attendant/helper)

The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, sex or veteran status.

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