Polisher

The Boler Company®•Freeport, IL

About The Position

Position Purpose: Position is responsible for preparing the surface of the forged parts according to work instructions, shop orders, or customer specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED;
No experience necessary
Must be able to use a gauge, pencil grinder, and polishing wheels;
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions;
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules;
Ability to operate hand tools such as spray gun and forge tongs;
Ability to work safely and keep area clean;
Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of the organization;
Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills;
Ability to work assigned shift and remain awake and alert during assigned shift is required;
Reporting to work for assigned shift, maintaining a physical presence and performing assigned work for the duration of assigned shift is required;
Able to communicate clearly, concisely and achieve intended objectives;
Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or polish the surface of forged aluminum parts using a combination of powered hand tools or polishing machines;
Set up polisher using correct belt and dressing wheels to ensure quality polishing;
Understand the different polishing belts and wheels to obtain proper finish on part;
Ensure part is properly polished to meet quality requirements;
Inspect part before and after grinding;
Identify defects/non-conforming marks in the forged parts and how to remove the defect or mark through polishing;
Gauge polished parts to ensure polished part remains within customer requirements;
Understand alloys and different polishing finishes for the parts;
Work from production order, shop order, and/or direction of supervisor;
Follow work instructions on part polishing;
Identify issues with the equipment and notify supervisor and/or maintenance;
Maintain daily timekeeping and logging in and out of jobs on computer system;
Understand how to keep count of the parts and when to place parts on belt;
Complete appropriate paperwork such as daily checklists, routing sign offs, etc.
Maintain all necessary equipment and tools; ensure work area is clean and secure;
Follow all safety standards;
Inspect work upon completion to ensure product meets or exceeds quality expectations;
Assist and support other Polishers as needed;
Report unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor;
Notify Quality of quality issues;
Identify problems and provide suggestions for improvement;
Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment. Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of industrial accidents and provide quality feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions