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Heat Treat - B Operator

Union, SC · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Utilize wheelabrator, measuring devices such as micrometers, etc. - hardness testing devices, basic hand tools, natural gas torches, presses and clamps, cranes and floor dies. * Utilize production ...

Operate Wheelabrator, Burnishing, and Trim Press equipment to remove excess material and produce quality finished castings. * Load, unload, and monitor manual, semi-automatic, and automatic machines ...

Industrial Painter

Onaway, MI

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Operate and maintain all painting and coating equipment, including airless spray systems, hoppers, pressure pots, blast media systems, and Wheelabrator * Follow all coating specifications from ...

Foundry Laborer

High Ridge, MO

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Move molds from the pouring line to a wheelabrator machine to separate metal castings from sand molds. Manually break metal castings off the runner system to separate good parts. * Visually inspect ...

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How much do wheelabrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for wheelabrator in the United States is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Wheelabrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wheelabrator, you need hands-on mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and an understanding of surface preparation or metal finishing processes, often gained through vocational training or relevant experience. Familiarity with operating and maintaining wheelabrating machines, safety procedures, and sometimes OSHA certification are essential. Strong work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you excel in fast-paced manufacturing environments. These qualities ensure safe, efficient machine operation and contribute to high-quality production standards.

What does a typical day look like for a Wheelabrator, and how does the role interact with other team members?

A typical day for a Wheelabrator involves operating industrial machinery to clean, polish, or prepare metal parts by blasting them with abrasive materials. You’ll regularly inspect parts for quality, maintain the wheelabrating equipment, and ensure work meets safety and production standards. Collaboration is common, as you often coordinate with welders, assemblers, and quality control inspectors to ensure finished products are up to specification. Teamwork and clear communication are important, since you may need to report issues or help new employees learn safe operating procedures. Overall, the work environment is team-oriented and focused on achieving daily production goals.

What is a Wheelabrator job?

A Wheelabrator job typically involves operating or maintaining shot blast equipment used for cleaning, strengthening, or polishing metal surfaces. Workers in this role may load and unload parts, monitor machine settings, perform routine maintenance, and ensure quality standards are met. This job is often found in manufacturing, automotive, and metal fabrication industries. Safety procedures and proper handling of abrasives are essential to prevent injuries and maintain efficiency.

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$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision set up and operate power-press machines in accordance with specifications, plans, and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

  • Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Conduct safety inspections and operate equipment daily.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and make repairs/adjustments as needed.
  • Under supervision perform all necessary quality checks during production and ensure finished product meets specifications and standards set forth by Company.
  • Assist with recording and completing all documentation including, but not limited to blast profile reading, atmospheric weather condition reading, and paint thickness reading.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus working knowledge of the equipment, work processes, procedures, and techniques used in shot blasting and painting metal desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Requires knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.

Skills: Ability to demonstrate effective trouble shooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, supervisors and employees. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to read a tape measure.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstand extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is therefore mandatory.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.