Metal Finishing Technician – Precision Polisher

Tecomet, Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc. seeks a machinist/operator to remove excess metal and defects using abrasive wheels/belts, ensuring finishes meet specifications. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate abrasives, operating polishers, inspecting finishes with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, height gauges, and comparators, and maintaining safety and housekeeping in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of running a computer.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Selects abrasive belts or wheels according to the production floor traveler or Work Instruction grain size, type of finish specified, product being polished, or amount of metal to be removed.
• Attaches wheel or belt to drive mechanism.
• Starts equipment polisher and manipulates work piece against abrasive wheel or abrasive belt to remove metal and surface defects.
• Examines part for acceptability of finish by fit to overlay or required inspection equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in work area.
• Basic knowledge of running a CNC equipment preferred.
• Use of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• Use of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, and comparators.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Height gauges

Comparators

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing

Job description

Tecomet, Inc. seeks a machinist/operator to remove excess metal and defects using abrasive wheels/belts, ensuring finishes meet specifications. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate abrasives, operating polishers, inspecting finishes with calipers, micrometers, CMMs, height gauges, and comparators, and maintaining safety and housekeeping in a manufacturing environment.