Metal Polisher

Coastal Elite Pro; Pecatonica Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking an operator to finish metal components for commercial cooking equipment. You will set up and run polishing, grinding, and buffing tools, inspect parts for defects, and ensure welds are finished to standard. The role includes assembling subcomponents and performing routine maintenance.

Applicants should be comfortable working with metal finishing processes, detail-oriented, and committed to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with metal finishing processes (polishing, grinding, buffing).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to inspect parts for quality.
• Basic understanding of weld finishing and defect correction.
• Ability to assemble subcomponents accurately.
• Commitment to safety and safe handling of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run polishing, grinding, and buffing tools and related equipment.
• Inspect finished parts, identify defects, and remove or correct imperfections.
• Clean and finish welds to required standards.
• Assemble subcomponents as part of the finishing and preparation process.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep tools in working condition.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safe work practices.

Skills

Polishing, grinding, buffing

Quality inspection

Weld finishing understanding

Subcomponent assembly

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Operate polishing, grinding, and buffing equipment to finish metal components for commercial cooking equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and run polishing, grinding, and buffing tools and related equipment.
• Inspect finished parts, identify defects, and remove or correct imperfections.
• Clean and finish welds to required standards.
• Assemble subcomponents as part of the finishing and preparation process.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep tools in working condition.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience with metal finishing processes (polishing, grinding, buffing).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to inspect parts for quality.
• Basic understanding of weld finishing and defect correction.
• Ability to assemble subcomponents accurately.
• Commitment to safety and safe handling of equipment.