Polisher

Job Location:

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Maintain and ensure all cobalt chrome, titanium (or other alloy) products are finished to meet customer and quality inspection specifications and production schedules.

• Read, understand, and follow Work Instructions and related data collection documents.
• Able to keep pace with high volume customer specific work on single piece implants or new product sample trials.
• Grit blast femoral implants or trial run products per work instructions.
• Using belt sanders and buffing wheels: polish cobalt‑chrome, titanium (or other alloys) orthopedic parts to a mirror finish to meet customer specifications.
• Using high‑speed, quick‑change grinding units with minimal supervision.
• Work with Dremel and hand tools to polish small areas on femoral implants or tibial trays.
• Complete all in‑process documentation/records (travelers, shop orders, process log, MRB, etc.) following Good Documentation Practices.
• Utilize computer to input daily finished product and label information.
• Understand and follow quality management systems/ ISO 13485 procedures.
• Assist operators in other areas of the operation when needed.
• Keep work area and all related equipment clean.
• Follow all safety requirements set by the manufacturers of the equipment and the company.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Recommend improvements to product and process.
• Report all non‑routine equipment issues to area leader.
• Report quality issues to area leader.

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 6 months or more manufacturing experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills – input daily information.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.