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Final Inspector

Canton Drop Forge
Canton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025

FINAL INSPECTORS - Afternoon Shift (Training on Days, then Migrate to Afternoons)

  • Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift or night shift at some point following initial training.

Pay Rate: $20.88; contractual increases every 6 months until reaching top rate.

About Us:

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Overview: Canton Drop Forge, a leading producer of large, closed die forgings in Canton, Ohio, is seeking Final Inspectors to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspects forgings for conformance to specifications following blueprints and customer requirements and using measuring instruments and determines cause of defects by applying knowledge or metal characteristics and forging methods.
  • Performs hand grinding to correct surface cracks and imperfections where applicable throughout the final inspection process.
  • Verifies dimensions of forgings using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, rulers, and templates.
  • Examines forgings to detect surface defects such as scale, laps, and cracks.
  • Informs supervisor of defects.
  • May inspect, straighten, and grind defects from raw forgings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand majority of shift.
  • Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly during the day, utilizing large grinders for extended periods.
  • Must be able to tolerate extreme heat in summer months and extreme cold during winter months.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be able to read.
  • Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Follows all company policies and safety procedures.
  • Ensure that all the parts being worked on are of the highest quality.

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen, including hair testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.88 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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