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Blasting Machine Operator Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Abrasive Blaster/Shop Laborer

Medina, OH ยท On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform daily duties associated with a Fabrication, Weld and Machine Shop operation per work order ... Experience with overhead cranes. * Experience with operating abrasive blasting equipment.

Burn Table Operator

Canton, OH ยท On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform routine machine checks and basic troubleshooting as needed * Perform routine maintenance ... Support other areas within the department as needed, including blasting operations. * Communicate ...

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Burn Table Operator

Canton, OH ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Responsibilities Machine Operating & Programming: โ€ข Operate CNC burn table equipment to cut ... blasting operations. โ€ข Communicate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and minimize ...

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CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$23 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... machine-shop production environment * Assists in other work areas to perform fabrication, lay-up, infiltration, and sand blasting tasks. * Make quality parts that meet customer specifications and ...

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CNC Machinist 2nd Shift

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$23 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... machine-shop production environment * Assists in other work areas to perform fabrication, lay-up, infiltration, and sand blasting tasks. * Make quality parts that meet customer specifications and ...

Machinist

East Palestine, OH ยท On-site

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... blast cabinets. * Safely move materials and workpieces using overhead cranes, rigging equipment ... Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools in a manufacturing, repair, or heavy industrial ...

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General Technician

Midvale, OH ยท On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Operate proficiently a group of machines to include Saw, Brinnell, ID Blast and OD Blast * Cleaning ... Follows "standard operating procedures" such as a policy/procedure manual * Frequently lift and/or ...

General Technician

Midvale, OH ยท On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Operate proficiently a group of machines to include Saw, Brinnell, ID Blast and OD Blast * Cleaning ... Follows "standard operating procedures" such as a policy/procedure manual * Frequently lift and/or ...

Advanced Maintenance Technician

Euclid, OH ยท On-site

$25 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... blasting machines, cranes, PLC's and other related equipment. * Installs and maintains electrical ... Applies safe operating procedures during the performance of work. * Accurately completes written ...

Advanced Maintenance Technician

Euclid, OH ยท On-site

$25 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... blasting machines, cranes, PLC's and other related equipment. * Installs and maintains electrical ... Applies safe operating procedures during the performance of work. * Accurately completes written ...

Production Operator

Piqua, OH ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... machinery 4) Disassembly, degrease, media blast, and clean propeller components 5) Prepping ... Production Operator Competencies 1) Mechanical Aptitude - demonstrated examples (on the job or ...

Production Operator

Piqua, OH

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... machinery 4) Disassembly, degrease, media blast, and clean propeller components 5) Prepping ... Production Operator Competencies 1) Mechanical Aptitude - demonstrated examples (on the job or ...

Production Operator

Piqua, OH ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... machinery 4) Disassembly, degrease, media blast, and clean propeller components 5) Prepping ... Production Operator Competencies 1) Mechanical Aptitude - demonstrated examples (on the job or ...

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Blasting Machine Operator information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a blasting machine operator?

To thrive as a Blasting Machine Operator, you need a strong understanding of explosives handling, safety regulations, and equipment operation, often requiring a high school diploma and specialized training or certification. Familiarity with blasting machines, detonators, and safety monitoring systems is essential for effective and safe operations. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and clear communication are critical soft skills for risk management and teamwork. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and compliant blasting activities vital to construction, mining, and demolition projects.

What are common challenges faced by blasting machine operators?

Blasting Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict safety standards while working with explosives and adhering to detailed protocols to prevent accidents. They must also adapt quickly to varying environmental conditions, such as weather or terrain changes, which can impact blasting operations. Coordination with team members, including engineers and site supervisors, is crucial for precise timing and execution of blasts. Additionally, operators are responsible for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and ensuring all machinery is in proper working order before use.

What is the difference between Blasting Machine Operator vs Blasting Crew Member?

AspectBlasting Machine OperatorBlasting Crew Member
CertificationsOSHA safety training, blasting certificationsBasic safety training, on-the-job instruction
Work EnvironmentOperate blasting machines in industrial or construction sitesAssist with blasting setup and cleanup in similar environments
Job ResponsibilitiesSet up, operate, and monitor blasting equipmentSupport blasting operations, handle materials, and ensure safety

While both roles work in blasting environments, the Blasting Machine Operator primarily operates and manages blasting equipment, requiring specific certifications. The Blasting Crew Member assists with supporting tasks, often with less specialized training. Both roles are essential for safe and effective blasting operations in construction and industrial settings.

What is a blasting machine operator?

A Blasting Machine Operator is a skilled worker responsible for operating machines that use controlled explosives to break up rock, earth, or other materials in construction, mining, or demolition projects. Their duties include setting up blasting equipment, loading explosives, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and monitoring the blast process. They must have a strong understanding of safety regulations and be able to read and interpret technical instructions. Blasting Machine Operators often work as part of a team and may be required to complete specialized training or certification.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Blasting Machine Operator jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Blasting Machine Operator job openings:

Infographic showing various Blasting Machine Operator job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, 56% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Heat Treat Operator Gear & Shaft- LEVEL II - 2nd Shift-Euclid,Ohio

Eaton Aerospace

Parma Heights, OH โ€ข On-site

$27.98/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Eaton's AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division is currently seeking a Heat Treat Operator Gear & Shaft- LEVEL II - 2nd Shift. The core hours are 3:30pm to 12:00am. The hourly rate for this position is $27.98 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division of Eaton's Aerospace Group has an opening for a Certified Gear and Shaft Utility. This position is based in Euclid, OH. The Euclid facility has approximately 300 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace Fuel Pumping components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
  • Set up and operate various burring, cleaning, buffing and blasting machines to generate rough and finish dimensions on a variety of parts. Perform operations such as nitride, heat treat, buff and blast. Also perform hand operations required to burr, polish, finish, and blend surfaces on machined parts.
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections and maintain accurate documentation on a variety of parts in accordance with ANSI Y14-5 and the Certified Operator program.
  • Assistance may be given to other operators on proper operational procedures.
  • Load, unload and monitor processing of parts in heat treat basket, load furnaces, operate furnaces, monitor gages, unload furnaces, and perform hardness test.
  • Perform various burr, buff, dry blast, degrease and oiling operations on hardware.
  • Set up, operate, monitor, read, interpret, and maintain furnace, atmosphere generation, and quench equipment controls and instruments such as timers, temperature control and monitoring recorder charts, flow scopes, pressure gages, various dial gages. Instruments may be analog or digital (programmable microprocessor) based.
  • Set up and operate all equipment with a minimum of assistance, be familiar with work procedures involved with nitride, heat treating, and buffing operations. Frequent changes in set-up and maintenance of close tolerance require constant attention.
  • Mount and accurately align various jig and fixtures, select speeds, and feeds. Load and align tooling working from engineering layouts. Adjust stops and cams to produce finish dimensions to tolerances.
  • Read and interpret moderately complicated blueprints and execute quality checks using a variety of mechanical and electronic gages.
  • Maintain accurate lot control (QCP 6.0) traceability, record keeping, log book entries, NCR's (QCP 11.0) and associated documentation.
  • Generate close tolerance edge breaks using various hand tools.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum one (1) year of machining/utility, heat treat or nitride experience.
  • Minimum 1-year GD&T Experience (successful completion of Eaton Level 1 Advanced Training will be considered in lieu of this requirement).
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Euclid, OH (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

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