Probationary Blast Operator

Full Time
York, PA
Posted
Job description

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 20,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.


Voith Hydro is hiring for:


Probationary Blast Operator

York, PA

Salary & Benefits: $25.24 / hour. Shift differentials for off-shifts of $1.00/hour. Vacation after 500 working hours and benefits after 30 days.


Summary – This job entails working in a fast-paced production environment. Main tasks include operation of blast equipment, cleaning, deburring, and protecting parts for blast/paint/shipping, as well as operation of forklifts and overhead cranes.

Training may partially be on 1st shift. The incumbent will eventually work on 3rd shift.


Responsibilities – Employee is responsible for operation of blast equipment to blast parts clean for NDE inspection and for surface preparation for paint application. Blast operators are also responsible for cleaning, deburring, and protecting parts for blast/paint according to engineering drawings. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to, operation of forklifts and overhead cranes (up to 15 Tons), prepping parts for shipment, and maintaining general cleanliness of work areas.


Qualifications –

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Basic discipline aptitude/attitude
  • Must be able to pass Blueprint Reading course (provided by Voith)


Physical Demands –

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Bending Frequently

Climbing Frequently

Reaching Frequently

Prolonged Overhead Work Frequently

Pushing/Pulling Frequently

Kneeling/Squatting Frequently

Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs

Occasionally up to 100 lbs

Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs

Occasionally up to 100 lbs

Balancing N/A

Rotation/Twisting Frequently

Keyboard Use Occassionally

Using vibration tools/equipment Frequently

Noise level Frequently > 100 dBA

Travel N/A


  • This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.

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