POLISHER
About The Position
The Polisher works under the direction of the Polishing Team Leader. The role plans and performs complex polishing and buffing work on aerospace blades to achieve specified finishes and tolerances, following standard and recognized procedures. The position includes working from gauges and operation numbers to locate the correct operation-sheet dimensions, polishing blades with complex configurations, and reworking deviated blades to reclaim them and avoid scrap. Work includes polishing, blending, and feathering foil faces to the leading and trailing edges, buffing and checking chord, and polishing and blending the base and radius. The job posting lists two shift options, Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour days: first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The second shift receives a 12% shift differential. Training includes employee orientation upon hire, annual safety and quality procedures training, relevant job-specific skill training, and training mandated by the State of Connecticut.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One to three years of relevant job experience.
- One to three years of polishing or buffing metal aerospace parts.
- Shop math skills and ability to use precision measurement instruments.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Polishing Team Leader.
- Plan and perform complex polishing and buffing activities to achieve the desired finish within specified tolerances, processing blades partially or completely within standard and recognized procedures.
- Use the gauge and operation number to obtain the proper operation-sheet dimensions from the file.
- Follow specifications to polish and buff blades of complex configuration, using a high degree of skill to obtain the desired result.
- Work to very close tolerances and rework deviated blades to reclaim them and avoid scrap.
- Polish, blend, and feather foil faces to the leading and trailing edges; buff and check chord; and polish and blend the base and radius.
Benefits
- PTO package
- Paid company holidays
- 401(k) match program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
