Finishing & Inspection Operator

About the role

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.

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 and identifying material.
• Preparing finished products for shipment while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• May be assigned to any of the three Canton Steel Plants.
• Operating 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.
• Working a rotational and flexible shift, which may include holidays.
• Working in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Receiving on‑the‑job training.

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 75 lbs 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Pay

Hourly rate starting at $28.06 per hour with a raise to $35.078 upon completion of a 120‑working‑day probationary period. Opportunity to bid into higher paying positions after 120 working days.

Schedule

Rotational and flexible shift, which may include holidays, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as business needs require.