Production Operator- Blast 1st Shift

Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.

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Marion, North Carolina Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted June 4, 2026
Job description

Position Summary:

The Blast Operator is responsible for 1) loading and unloading parts into the blast equipment and 2) operating the blast equipment, both automated and hand blasting in a miniature blast cabinet.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

  • Utilize crane to load and unload parts from blasting area.
  • Measure blast profile using compression tape method.
  • Visually inspect parts to ensure cleanliness and blast profile coverage after blasting.
  • Prioritize work based on Cell Leader instruction.
  • Visually inspect parts that have been blasted to ensure quality of work. Record results.
  • Ability to recognize nonconforming/defective products.
  • Key in labor after completion with the following information: Operator number, work order number, operation, release, quantity accepted, quantity rejected, and discrepancy code.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance (checks and lubrication) and report equipment issues.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.  

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift or use of an overhead crane.
  • Must have basic blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform job.
  • Must have basic math skills including addition / subtraction of fractions and decimal values for determining material, manufacturing, and inspection requirements.
  • Must have ability to read measuring instruments not limited to but including tape measure, mil. Thickness gage, and fluid measuring units, and callipers.
  • Must have basic reading / writing ability to read and interpret manufacturing orders and material requirements and to report production.
  • Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About this role

Summary

Operate blast equipment, inspect parts, maintain equipment, and record production in manufacturing setting.

Job title

Production Operator- Blast 1st Shift

Experience level

high school diploma or GED

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Marion, North Carolina; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

blueprint readingmeasuring instrumentsbasic mathliftingmanual dexterity

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

blast equipmentquality inspectionequipment operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Marion, NC 28752, USA

On-site City