Finishing/Inspection Operator

Metallus; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 37,140 - 46,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (90/10) with no premiums

Vision and dental

401K after 120 days

10 paid holidays

Educational assistance after 1 year

Job summary

Metallus is hiring a Finishing/Inspection Operator for the Billet Conditioning Department at our Faircrest plant. You will monitor charging, inspection, grinder and saw pulpits to meet customer and internal specs, performing visual, ultrasonic and spark testing.

Data entry, shipment prep and routine maintenance are also part of the role. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and the ability to read work instructions and use precision measuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, product specs, and quality requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges) or ability to learn quickly with training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor charging, inspection, grinder, and saw pulpits to process steel products to specifications.
• Perform visual, dimensional, ultrasonic, and spark testing for quality compliance.
• Support data entry/tracking, shipment prep, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Use equipment like cranes, magnets, hoists, and inspection tools as part of daily duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Willingness to overtime

Rotational shifts

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Computer/data entry systems

Job description

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Location: Canton, OH, United States, 44706

Company: Metallus

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 $26.96 per hour with a raise to $33.70 upon completion of a 120 working day probationary period
• Opportunity to bid into higher paying positions after 120 working days.
• 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.

Finishing/Inspection Operator

This position will be assigned to our Faircrest plant in the Billet Conditioning Department. The Conditioning Operator/Inspector operates and monitors charging, inspection, grinder, and saw pulpits and related equipment to process steel products to customer and internal specifications. This position performs visual, dimensional, ultrasonic, and spark testing to ensure product compliance and quality. The role also supports product identification, data entry/tracking, shipment preparation, and routine equipment maintenance.

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 and couplants; 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, andmay include holidays.
• Manufacturing work environment may include exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ yearexperience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (steel, metals, machining, finishing, inspection, or related heavy manufacturing)
• Ability toread and interpretwork instructions, product specifications, and quality requirements
• Experience usingprecision measuring tools(calipers, micrometers, depth gauges) OR demonstrated ability to learn quickly with training
• Comfortable usingcomputer/data entry systemsfor 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 workovertime, weekends, and rotating shiftsas business needs require

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience operatinggrinding and/or saw equipmentin a steel or metals environment
• Experience performing or supportingultrasonic testing (UT), including setup/calibration, inspection, and documentation
• Experience withspark testingand interpreting results
• Qualification/experience operatingradio-controlled overhead cranesand material-handling equipment
• Experience with quality documentation such as inspection reports, tally sheets, heat/lot traceability, and nonconformance handling
• Mechanical aptitude: experience performingsetups, 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.