Process Specialist - Polishing
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title:
Process Specialist
Job Code: PROCSPEC
001
To initiate and complete sample parts for new projects. Develop processes and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the process while integrating into the production schedule. T he subject matter process expert for the area.
WAGE TYPE:Hourly
FLSAExemption:
Non-exempt
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Follows established safety guidelines.
- Develop processes for new products.
- Handles “Special” requests for internal and external customers.
- Sets up and controls equipment and processes in order to meet part specifications.
- Completes process steps to ensure work instructions are correct.
- Develop/order racks, fixtures, or tooling needed for the work.
- Ability to de-burrs or polish parts by use of grinder or buffer as needed.
- Hold parts against abrasive belt or buff wheel to grind, polish or buff surface as needed.
- Change tools on power equipment as needed.
- Communicates with external and internal customers regarding status, order and finishing requirements.
- Confers with the customer to provide technical advice to resolve problems and address value-added opportunities.
- Responsible for developing travelers and/or visual work instructions.
- Assures smooth transition to production by working with appropriate lines and auditing.
- PIF, PIP, and PPAP documentation/development.
- Assists and trains team members in the proper processes and procedures.
- Helps troubleshoot quality and process problems.
- Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
- Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
- Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
- Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries’ Beliefs and Drivers.
- Reports to:
Manager of Department or Engineer
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.
Education and Experience:Expected:
High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in electroplating, fabrication, coatings, and/or polishing, as well as customer service.
Skills:
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Skills:
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work “off” hours and weekends to ensure customer delivery.
- Computer skills – Excel, Word, etc.
Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category
B.
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constant
0-25% of work activity
26
-50% of work activity
51
-75% of work activity
76 - 100% of work activity
Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions
X
Personal Protective Equipment Required
X
Frequent Indoor Work
X
Outdoor Work
X
Machine Interfacing
X
Computer Interfacing
X
Hot Weather
X
Cold Weather
X
High Humidity Indexes
X
Electrical Hazards
X
Dirty
X
Dusty
X
Steam
X
Fumes-Vapor
X
Noisy
X
Chemical Exposure
X
Toxic Chemicals
X
Fire Hazards
X
Potential Confined Work Space
X
Awkward or Minimized Work Space
X
Walking
X
Stooping
X
Bending
X
Sitting
X
Typing
X
Balancing
X
Reaching
X
Continuous Standing
X
Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)
X
Carrying < 50lbs
X
Lifting < 75lbs.
X
Twisting
X
Turning
X
Pinching
X
Gripping
X
Vibration (including but not limited to)
X
Hand Tools
Polishing Lathes
Equipment Usage
Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment
Squatting
X
Pushing < 75lbs.
X
Pulling < 75lbs.
X
Static Work
X
Pulling
X
Working at Waist-Shoulder Level
X
Working Above Shoulder Level
X
Working In High Far (Reach) Position
X
Working Below Shoulder Level
X
TRAINING:Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.
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