Plate Blast Helper - Day Shift
Claremore, OK, USA
USD 19.5-19.5 / hour
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Plate Blast Helper - Day Shift
Job Description
Plate Blast Operator (or Plate Blaster) prepares heavy steel or metal plates for manufacturing by running them through industrial blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, and debris. The role requires operating blast machines, handling heavy materials using cranes or forklifts, and performing quality inspections to ensure smooth, clean surfaces. Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate automated shot-blast or grit-blast machines.
- Material Handling: Load and unload heavy steel plates using overhead cranes, forklifts, or magnets.
- Quality Control: Inspect plates before and after blasting to ensure proper cleaning and smooth surface textures.
- Documentation: Track production vouchers, record specific plate data (e.g., heat numbers), and verify customer specifications
- Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on blast equipment, change abrasives, and clean up the work area.
- Safety: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, often accompanied by previous experience in a metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Physical Strength: Must be able to stand for long periods and frequently lift or maneuver heavy materials
- Math & Reading: Ability to read blueprints, interpret production vouchers, and measure material dimensions using tape measures or calipers
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Branch Manager- Claremore/Pryor
Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American StaffCorp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.