1St Shift, 6:00A-2:30Pm, Blasting Operator $17/Hr

Blasting Operator – 1st Shift (Contract to Hire)Location: Fountain Inn, SCStaffing Partner: OpSource Staffing – Greenville, SCPay: $17/hr + Room to Grow

Shift: 1st Shift – 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday–Friday)30-minute unpaid lunchVoluntary Saturday shifts available

Job Overview

OpSource Staffing is hiring Blasting Operators for a rapidly growing manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn, SC. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with eligibility for permanent hire after approximately 90 days based on attendance, performance, and business needs.

The company is experiencing strong growth, creating real opportunities for advancement for motivated individuals looking for a long-term career—not just a job.

This is not repetitive assembly-line work. We are seeking mechanically inclined individuals who take pride in precision, quality, and safety.

Work Environment

• Indoor production setting (non-climate controlled)

• Clean, organized, and safety-driven facility

• Quality-focused culture

• Team-oriented and professional atmosphere

Position Summary

The Blasting Operator is responsible for operating grit and water blasting equipment to properly prepare parts for subsequent production processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for blasting by taping/masking surfaces as required

• Operate grit and water blasting equipment according to production instructions

• Load parts into blasting equipment properly and safely

• Set and maintain proper equipment pressures and adjustments

• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance

• Use quality control devices as instructed

• Accurately complete travelers and production documentation

• Follow all Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines

• Adhere to all safety policies and wear required PPE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Understanding of proper blasting techniques

• Ability to read technical travelers and drawings

• Basic math skills and ability to write measurements correctly

• Experience using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, scales, calculators, etc.)

• Mechanically inclined mindset

• Safety-focused and team-oriented

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods

• Reliable, punctual, and physically present at workstation during scheduled hours

Ideal Candidates May Have

• CNC experience

• Metal fabrication background

• Mechanical assembly experience

• Technical or trade school training

• Manufacturing or industrial blasting experience

Training is provided for candidates who demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in craftsmanship.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay: $17/hour

• Contract-to-hire (approximately 90 days)

• Full benefits offered upon permanent hire

• Steel-toe boots required

• Annual boot voucher once hired permanently

Requirements

• Background check

• Drug test

• Reliable transportation

• Valid driver’s license

• Basic math and cognitive testing

If you are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with a company that values quality and advancement, we encourage you to apply today.