Polisher; Day Shift|Mon - Thurs

Buffer/Polisher

The Buffer/Polisher is responsible for mechanically finishing metal to achieve a smooth, polished appearance and meet quality standards. This role involves using hand-held tools, polishing wheels, and abrasive materials to remove imperfections, scratches, and oxidation from work pieces. The position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.

• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Set up and manually operated polishing and buffing equipment.
• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate overhead crane, forklift, and/or hand-trucks, as necessary.
• Choose correct tools to achieve desired product finish, based on material and other specifications.
• Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department.

Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.

Meets on-site and other attendance requirements to effectively build positive relationships and interact with all employees.

Requirements

• Up to 2 years' experience in a heavy manufacturing environment; custom order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with polishing, buffing and hand tools; their applications and uses; and other items associated with polishing equipment and machine work.
• A problem solver with initiative and a result-oriented mindset.
• Great attention to detail.

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances within.
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• Ability to maintain proper and accurate records, including inspection reports.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to properly use and read micrometers, calipers, tape measure, and other measuring devices.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Lifting requirements: up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull requirements: up to 25% of the workday.
• Standing/sitting requirements: standing up to 100% of the workday.
• Bending/squatting requirements: up to 25% of the workday.
• Climbing/reaching up to 20% of the workday, depending on number of set-ups and needed machine adjustments.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required.