Blasting & Finishing Operator

Metal Craft; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

METAL CRAFT in Elk River, MN is seeking a BLASTING / FINISHING OPERATOR to support bead blasting and surface prep for precision parts. The role runs first shift, with potential overtime, and requires attention to detail and adherence to customer specs.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of manufacturing experience; medical blasting experience is a plus. The environment is hands-on and focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Medical blasting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate bead blast blasting systems to achieve specified finishes.
• Load/unload parts and position for blasting.
• Follow setup sheets and customer specifications.
• Inspect blasted/finished parts for quality.
• Perform hand-finishing and deburring as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bead blasting equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. We are seeking a BLASTING / FINISHING OPERATOR to join our team!

Our Culture is best in class!

"Built right. Every time" is not just a slogan. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. We build things that make a difference in people's lives. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

At METAL CRAFT, your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

The BLASTING & FINISHING OPERATOR will perform a variety of finishing operations with a primary focus on bead blasting and surface preparation to meet customer-required finishes. This role will operate blasting equipment, pull setup sheets, inspect finished parts, and perform hand-finishing and other secondary operations as needed.

This position is performed in an environment with regular noise from blasting and other operating equipment. Hearing protection is recommended but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Operate and use bead blast blasting systems to achieve specified surface finishes.
• Load, unload, and properly position parts for blasting operations.
• Follow setup sheets, work instructions, and customer specifications for blasting and finishing requirements.
• Inspect blasted and finished parts to ensure they meet quality and visual standards.
• Pull and follow setup sheets to complete jobs accurately and efficiently.
• Obtain first-piece approval and proceed with production once requirements are met.
• Perform hand-finishing operations including deburring, polishing, sanding, filing, chamfering, and straightening parts.
• Operate vibratory finishing equipment and tumblers as required.
• Maintain clean and organized blasting and finishing work areas.
• Develop knowledge of blasting and finishing processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and quality.
• Make appropriate edits or recommendations to setup sheets to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Follow all established safety and operating procedures when working with blasting equipment and other machinery.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required.

1-2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Medical blasting experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.

Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.

Must pay attention to detail.

Ability to read blueprints and use hand tools is a plus.

Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.

Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.

CORE VALUES

People - We can do it

Innovation - We work together

Service - We honor our word

Quality - We do what's right

1st shift: Monday-Thursday 6am - 3:30pm and Friday 6am -10am on Friday + overtime.

Non-exempt (hourly)

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***