Stainless Steel Polisher

Metauxdt; Shawinigan; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Métaux Produits D.T. in Canada is seeking skilled polishing technicians to prepare and finish stainless steel parts using abrasives, discs, belts, and polishing pastes to achieve high-quality surfaces.

You will select the right materials, adjust speeds and pressures, and perform roughing through final buffing, including satin or brushed finishes, with attention to consistency. Regular inspection ensures compliance with roughness and brightness specs, and you will maintain equipment and PPE to

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Clean and degrease parts to ensure optimal abrasive adhesion and prevent contamination.
• Tool Selection and Use: Choose the right abrasives (discs, belts, wheels, polishing pastes) and equipment (polishers, grinders, brushes) based on the type of stainless steel and finish.
• Application of Polishing Techniques: Use various polishing techniques, from roughing to final buffing, including satin finishing or brushing.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect parts to ensure the finish meets specifications (roughness, brightness, absence of defects).
• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly maintain and clean polishing tools and equipment for safety and performance.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Wear PPE and follow safety procedures for rotary tools and metal dust.
• Material Knowledge: Understand stainless steel grades and their reactions to polishing to avoid overheating or contamination.
• Process Optimization: Adjust speeds, pressures, and abrasives to maximize efficiency while preserving quality.

Job description

Métaux Produits D.T., a leader in metal processing since 1986, is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and precision. The company emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and excellence in its operations.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Clean and degrease parts to ensure optimal abrasive adhesion and prevent contamination. This may include removing welds, machining marks, deep scratches, or other initial imperfections.
• Tool Selection and Use: Choose the right abrasives (discs, belts, wheels, polishing pastes) and “equipment (polishers, grinders, brushes) based on the type of stainless steel, the” initial surface condition, and the desired finish.
• Application of Polishing Techniques: Use various polishing techniques, ranging from roughing (removal of major defects) to final buffing (mirror finish), including satin finishing or brushing. This requires great dexterity and knowledge of appropriate movements to achieve a uniform finish.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect parts throughout and at the end of the process to ensure the finish meets required specifications (roughness, brightness, absence of defects).
• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly maintain and clean polishing tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, gloves, respiratory protection) and follow safety procedures for handling rotary tools and metal dust.
• Material Knowledge: Understand the different grades of stainless steel and their reactions to polishing processes to avoid overheating, deformation, or contamination.
• Process Optimization: Adjust speeds, pressures, and abrasive types to achieve maximum efficiency without compromising quality.