Finishing & Inspection Operator

Metallus • Canton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, conditioning, straightening, cutting, grinding, and preparing steel bars and tubes to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Operating a variety of production and material handling equipment.
• Performing dimensional and visual inspections.
• Removing defects.
• Identifying material.
• Preparing finished products for shipment while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED