Metal Control Operator I

⚙️ 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:
  $15.34

• Schedule: 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.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?