Polishing Technician Industrial Components

Unigulf; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIGULF in Kuwait seeks a Polishing Technician to perform surface preparation and precision polishing of hydraulic rods, shafts, valve components, and other industrial parts. The role focuses on restoring surface quality while preserving dimensions and profiles for reliable operation.

Candidates should have vocational training or equivalent experience in metal finishing, at least three years polishing experience on precision parts, and familiarity with measuring instruments and safe operation of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience polishing precision industrial components.
• Experience polishing hydraulic rods, shafts, or valve parts is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and surface finish quality required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components for surface defects and ensure quality.
• Polish, buff, deburr, and finish parts with appropriate tools.
• Select abrasives and finishing sequences to meet specs.
• Maintain dimensions and sealing surfaces during polishing.
• Coordinate with machining and quality teams as needed.

Skills

Metal finishing

Polishing

Inspection instruments

Deburring

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Polishing Technician Industrial Components

Experience: 3+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Polishing Technician to carry out surface preparation and precision polishing of hydraulic rods, shafts, valve components, and other industrial machine parts. The successful candidate will restore surface quality while maintaining the dimensions and profiles required for reliable component operation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components for scratches, corrosion, pitting, burrs, and other surface defects.
• Carry out polishing, buffing, deburring, and finishing using suitable machines and hand tools.
• Select appropriate abrasives, polishing compounds, and finishing sequences.
• Polish hard chrome plated and other metallic surfaces in accordance with job requirements.
• Maintain component dimensions, edge profiles, and sealing surfaces during polishing.
• Check surface finish and dimensions using appropriate inspection instruments.
• Report defects that require machining, replating, or further repair.
• Coordinate with machining, plating, valve repair, and quality teams.
• Maintain polishing equipment, dust extraction arrangements, and clean work areas.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or equivalent practical experience in industrial metal finishing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience polishing precision industrial components.
• Experience working with hydraulic rods, shafts, hard chrome plated components, or valve parts.
• Understanding of surface finish requirements and the effects of excessive material removal.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and assess finished surface quality.
• Knowledge of safe operation of rotating equipment, abrasive tools, and polishing machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency of finish.