Polisher

Position Summary:
Setup and operate buffing and polishing equipment to create a finished surface that meets print and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Daily polishing and heat treating of product.
•    Setup and operate polishing and buffing equipment from print specifications.
•    Polish instruments per blueprint, utilizing a variety of grit belts and wheels to achieve desired finish.
•    Select appropriate abrasives according to material type, finished specified and steps in the finishing process.
•    Grind, sand, clean or polish parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing.
•    Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them and measuring their dimensions to ensure polishing standards and blueprint specifications are met.
•    Follow company work instructions and standard operating procedures for the polishing department.
•    Complete assigned jobs in accordance with production timelines.
•    Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep on polishing equipment including replacing worn components and maintain the maintenance logs as required.
•    Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
•    Meet and maintain established production efficiency and effectiveness standards for the polishing process.
•    Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and production data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
•    Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
•    All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
•    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
•    3 years of experience in polishing stainless steel, titanium and aluminum preferred.
•    Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
•    Ability to read and interpret blueprints and hold tight tolerances.
•    Proficient in the use of machine shop measuring tools.
•    Proficient in math, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
•    Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
•    Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
•    Sound understanding of the principles of the various products.
•    Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
•    Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve work issues.
•    Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and ISO & FDA regulations.
•    Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
•    Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
•    Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
•    Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Work Environment:
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
•    Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
•    Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts.
•    Includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    Work environment is temperature controlled.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:
•    While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
•    Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
•    Ability to sit for up to 12 hours per day.
•    Requires repetitive movement.
•    Requires bending and twisting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements:
•    High school diploma or equivalent.