2nd Shift Robotic Polisher

Staffing Support Specialists; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,149; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Support Specialists is seeking a Robotic Polisher in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate will operate robotic polishing equipment, ensuring quality through inspection and adjustments. Candidates should have 3-5 years of polishing experience and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading robots, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards in a manufacturing environment. Join us for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years polishing shop experience needed.
• Ability to operate robotic tools and equipment.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload multiple belting and buffing robots.
• Operate mechanical and control functions of the cells.
• Inspect castings after painting and ensure quality.

Skills

Visual acuity

English language proficiency

Mathematical skills

Motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Robotic Polisher

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 2nd shift

Pay Range: $30 - $33.50 per hour. (2nd shift receives a $3.00 shift premium.)

Job Function and Scope

The robotic polishing cell operator receives castings from the Machine Shop and processes them through the polishing robot before moving these parts to Inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Load and unload multiple belting and buffing robots.
2. Operate all the mechanical and control functions of the cells, including:
   • Installing, monitoring and replacing abrasive belts.
   • Installing, monitoring and replacing buff wheels.
   • Initiating and downloading polishing & buffing programs, including physical changeover and setup of the work cell.
   • Basic troubleshooting and diagnosis of the programs and mechanical systems to support proper operation of the work cell.
   • Maintaining liquid and solid buffing compounds.
3. Inspect each casting after belting and buffing; use a manual wheel to make corrections so that the parts are of acceptable quality to plate.
4. Fanuc robotic tool handling.
5. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 3-5 years polishing shop experience as a polisher or buffer are required.
• Visual acuity is required.

Training

• Employee Orientation
• Legal Compliance Calendar
• ISO Training Matrix
• PLC interface to control robotic equipment
• Wheel and belt changing
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Language Skills

• Must be able to write and speak English and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to use math skills including addition and subtraction.

Reasoning Abilities

• Some judgment is required to set up assigned machine in accordance with standard methods and procedures.
• Operator must be able to support the work cell in order to achieve and maintain prescribed production and quality rates.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is to stand and use hands and fingers to handle and feel; it is necessary that this employee sees clearly including close vision and be able to adjust focus; must have good motor skills and hand‑to‑eye coordination. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and/or hear. Must be able to stand, bend, reach and count at a work‑station and walk in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to grasp and work with small parts. Must be able to read fine print at times. Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a frequent basis.

Work Environment

The position works in the manufacturing facility with extreme temperatures depending on weather and the noise level is sufficient to require hearing protection as well as other safety equipment as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.