Polisher

Exalta Group • Village of Somers, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in polishing stainless steel, titanium and aluminum preferred.
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED