Metal Control Operator I
$15.34 per hourPDS Tech Commercial
Job Description
Job Description
⚙️ Launch Your Career as a Metal Control Operator I!
PDS Tech Commercial | Supporting a Global Leader in Industrial Automation
Job Overview
Location: LA PORTE IN
Pay Rate:
$15.34Schedule: 1st shift 6am – 2pm
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level (No prior experience required – On-the-job training provided!)
About the Role
Start your manufacturing career with an industry leader! PDS Tech Commercial is seeking dependable and detail-oriented Metal Control Operators to join a high-precision production team.
In this essential role, you will work as part of a team to condition rough metal castings into high-spec finished components for industrial applications. You will gain hands-on experience across metal cleaning, finishing, dimensional gauging, and surface inspection in a fast-paced, quality-focused facility.
Key Responsibilities
Metal Finishing & Deburring
Finish castings using hand grinding tools, belts, stones, burrs, and templates to meet Product Criteria (PC).
Perform decap/deburr operations and map weld areas.
Sandblast components to achieve required surface finishes.
Use boroscopes, fiber lights, and visual inspection tools to check part quality.
Metal Cleaning & Surface Prep
Set up and operate hand sandblast cabinets, auto-blast units, glass bead equipment, and sonic/water-flow cleaners.
Maintain proper blast pressure and speed according to Activity Instructions (AI).
Clean and inspect castings for potential scrap or surface defects.
Dimensional Inspection & Precision Adjustment
Inspect parts using precision instruments including calipers, micrometers (reading down to .0001"), height gauges, shim stock, and go/no-go gauges.
Adjust castings using hydraulic/manual presses, heat, or dimensional tooling to meet customer specifications.
Log inspection and quality data accurately into production computer systems.
Collaborate with engineering teams on deviant castings and rework instructions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Technical Aptitude: Ability to read/interpret written SOPs, blueprints, gauging instructions, and templates.
Precision Skills: Basic math skills and the ability to learn precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
Computer Basics: Familiarity with basic computer data entry.
Work Ethic: Strong attendance record, teamwork mindset, and ability to work under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Physical & Operational Requirements:
Ability to handle prolonged standing, gripping, sitting, pushing, pulling, and manual lifting.
Good manual dexterity and visual acuity for close-up inspections.
Willingness to work overtime as production demands require.
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