Blast Line Operator

Nesco Resource • Youngstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A local manufacturer is seeking a dependable Blast Line Operator to join its manufacturing team in Youngstown, Ohio. The operator runs and monitors equipment used to clean, prepare, and finish steel components before further processing, painting, or fabrication. The role involves hands-on industrial work around large steel products and machinery, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and maintaining productive workflow.

This is a full-time position on the second or third shift, paying $16 per hour. The work takes place in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with steel products, production machinery, overhead material-handling equipment, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures. Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Nesco Resource offers associates a benefits package that includes a Minimum Essential Coverage plan encompassing medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program services.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, steel, production, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely handle and work around large steel components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures.
• Comfort working around heavy machinery and large steel products.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.

Nice To Haves

• Previous blast line, shot blast, abrasive blasting, or steel processing experience.
• Experience operating industrial machinery.
• Experience working with steel plate or fabricated steel products.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience.
• Experience using measuring tools and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor blast line equipment used to clean and prepare steel products.
• Load and unload steel components onto and from the blast line.
• Inspect materials before and after processing to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Remove rust, scale, dirt, paint, and other surface contaminants from steel.
• Monitor equipment operation and make basic adjustments as needed.
• Maintain proper material flow through the blast line to meet production requirements.
• Identify equipment issues, abnormal noises, or operating conditions and report them to the supervisor.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping around the blast line and work area.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.
• Use hand tools and basic equipment as required.
• Work with other production employees to maintain workflow and production goals.
• Complete production and quality documentation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed