Material Processor - Fab

Material Processor- Fabrication

Do you enjoy working with your hands, operating equipment, and seeing raw materials transformed into finished products? If you take pride in quality workmanship, attention to detail, and supporting a team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Cincinnati Incorporated is seeking a Material Preparation Operator to prepare metal materials for production by removing slag, smoothing edges, breaking corners, cleaning surfaces through abrasive blasting, and applying primer coatings. You’ll also assist with powered lifting equipment to safely move and position materials throughout the shop.

This hands-on role is essential to preparing materials for the next stages of manufacturing. You’ll use a variety of tools and equipment to ensure materials meet quality standards while supporting safe and efficient shop operations.

We proudly support veterans and military families and strongly encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. The skills developed through military service—such as discipline, technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety—translate exceptionally well into this role and are highly valued at our organization.

About Cincinnati Incorporated:

Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) has been manufacturing industrial machinery since the late 1890s and remains a respected name in the fabrication industry. Our success is built on a culture of integrity, craftsmanship, innovation, and hard work. We take pride in our people and offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally. 

Position Summary and Purpose:

Improve the condition of material surfaces which can include removing slag, breaking corners, dressing edges, cleaning with blasts of abrasives, and spraying material with a prime coat of paint. Also assist workers engaged in operating powered lifting equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL:

• Receive work assignment, secure drawings and determine work as needed; place plates, weldments and parts on floor, in work area or shot blast car with aid of overhead crane
• Knock off slag with air chisel or hammer and chisel, clean all holes, break required edges, rough grind exterior edges following contour of plate using portable power grinder, dress required edges
• May move work items with aid of material handling equipment such as hand truck or electric walkie. Assist workers engaged in operating power cranes used to lift and move non-palletized materials such as castings, weldment and steel plate
• Burr small parts as required using portable disc grinder and/or belt grinder
• Load shot blast car, manually or with crane. May on occasion hand shot blast items utilizing portable blasting equipment while wearing protective clothing.
• Prime paint surfaces after grinding or shot blast operation with brush, roller, spray equipment or other painting apparatus
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and perform all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established quality procedures

REQUIRED:

Experience - Less than 1 year

• 1 year prior warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
• Attention to detail with ability to multitask
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Understanding of basic math concepts
• Ability to use power hand tools
• PC skills and general computer knowledge
• Prior exposure to metal fabricating industry

Tools, Technology and Equipment Used:

Variety of portable power grinders, steel shot blast machine, belt grinder, spray booth, overhead cranes, chains, slings and other hoisting equipment, hand tools, measuring and marking tools

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing of ladders. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. frequently. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment can be loud occasionally. 

EEO Vets/Disabled

This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits Include:

Paid training
Paid vacations
Paid holidays and personal days
Medical insurance (including HSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Life insurance (AD&D)
Disability insurance
Generous 401(k) employer match
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Parental leave