REQ52618 Polisher

About the role

The Polisher I is responsible for grinding, sanding, and polishing objects using a large polisher, small buffing machine, and sandblasting machine for two of five operations in metal conditioning (Polishing, Sandblast, Satin, Belting and/or Relieving). This position will use cloth, hand tools, and power tools to ensure a smooth surface; and will be responsible for inspecting items for flaws or cracks.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

• Grind, sand, and polish designated components.
• Prepare component surface for further finishing.
• Correct defects and or mark cracks and splits for repair.
• Polish and grind components according to specifications.
• Required to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding/polishing process.
• Trim and scrape components using chisels and scrapers to smooth product.
• Clean and replace components and tooling of the polishing area.
• Inspect components before/after process to ensure quality standards met.
• Remove and report any non-conformant material to Quality or Lead.
• Remove completed components and place in appropriate containers.
• Change wheels or sanding equipment, when needed.
• Maintain specifications and adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Perform housekeeping activities in the designated work area.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Educations and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 year experience in Production environment required
• Experience with high end metal polishing is preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work with power tools
• Ability to set up and operate polishing equipment
• Ability to manipulate wheel/components using proper pressure and duration to obtain desired polish
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and individual contributor
• Ability to use computer to review drawings / blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude is desired

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal), Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply)

Other Skills

• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holiday hours.
• Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have occasional bending and twisting.
• There will be constant usage of his/her hands to grasp and manipulate objects, tools or controls.
• The position requires frequent power grasping, pushing and pulling and reaching with hands and arms.
• The position requires constant walking and standing.
• Additionally, this position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull or put force up to 50 pounds.
• Required to wear PPE (ie.
• Face, foot, eye, hand, and/or hearing protection on plant floor).
• Required to complete audiometric examination.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• The ambient conditions are moderate, and the noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Working in manufacturing environment which includes, dust, fumes, cold, and heat, humidity from plating and chemical solutions.