Bloomer Operator

Job overview

The Bloomer Operator is an onsite role in Bridgeville, PA, with pay of $18.50 per hour. Universal Stainless produces specialty steel products for a range of industries. The position begins as a utility role while employees train and gain experience toward the posted position. The operator runs and monitors bloomer equipment to process steel safely and according to production requirements. The role supports manufacturing quality and productivity by handling materials, inspecting products, making trained adjustments, and communicating production concerns.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor bloomer equipment
• load, position, and handle steel materials
• monitor equipment and material movement
• make basic adjustments as trained and directed
• perform basic math and measurements
• inspect material and finished products
• report equipment, material, or production concerns
• follow work instructions and quality requirements
• maintain a safe, clean, organized work area
• participate in 5S and housekeeping
• operate material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
• work with operations, maintenance, quality, and manufacturing personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bloomer operator

utility role initially

steel processing

manufacturing equipment

quality inspection

safety-sensitive

bridgeville pa

universal stainless

$18.50/hr

6:00 am–6:00 pm

on-the-job training

high school diploma or ged

occasional overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• HSA and FSA options
• company-paid life insurance
• short-term disability
• profit-sharing opportunities
• USW pension
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation benefits.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED is required; on-the-job training is provided. Current schedule is 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; the stated goal is a four-day, 10-hour schedule with alternating Fridays and Mondays off, subject to operational needs. Occasional overtime may be required.

About the employer

Universal Stainless is hiring for this role. Industry: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing. Sector: 33.