What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metal Polisher position at CHICAGO ANODIZING?
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Polish, buff, grind, and finish metal parts to the required appearance and surface specifications.
- Operate polishing wheels, buffers, grinders, sanders, and other finishing equipment safely and effectively.
- Read and follow work orders, written instructions, samples, and verbal directions.
- Inspect parts before, during, and after polishing to identify scratches, pits, dents, uneven finishes, or other defects.
- Maintain accurate counts of accepted, rejected, and completed parts.
- Record production quantities and job information clearly and accurately.
- Keep different jobs, materials, and customer parts properly separated and identified.
- Handle finished parts carefully to prevent scratches, dents, contamination, or other damage.
- Meet production expectations while maintaining consistent quality.
- Notify a supervisor of quality concerns, equipment problems, damaged parts, or discrepancies in quantities.
- Keep the work area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
- Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist with other production duties as assigned.
- Previous metal polishing, buffing, grinding, or similar finishing experience is required.
- Experience polishing aluminum or other metals is strongly preferred.
- Ability to produce consistent finishes on a variety of part sizes and shapes.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to count parts accurately and maintain basic production records.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
- Willingness to learn company procedures and accept direction from supervisors.
- Basic English communication skills sufficient to understand safety rules and work instructions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate..
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, dust, polishing compounds, and changing temperatures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.