Polisher

Morning Machinist; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium (3rd shift)

On-demand pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Viant Medical in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Polisher to finish precision medical components to print specifications. You will perform blasting, deburring, and buffing to achieve final finishes before production.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, the ability to read blueprints, and meticulous attention to tight tolerances. On-site, full-time with shift options and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints.
• Ability to work with small precision parts to very close tolerances.
• Capability to use basic inspection tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic polishing operations, including blasting, deburring, and buffing.
• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints.
• Work with small precision parts to very close tolerances.
• Use basic inspection tools and techniques to check your own work.
• Follow verbal or written instructions and apply basic shop math.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic shop math

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polishing jacks

Polishing wheels

Belts

Blasters

Job description

At a glance

Company: Viant Medical
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $21 - $26 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: 1st Shift & 3rd Shift
Shift Differential: 15% for 3rd shift
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: 1-3 years of manufacturing experience

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to finish precision medical components to print specification within Viant Medical’s Fort Wayne facility. Polishers perform the blasting, deburring, and buffing work that gives tight-tolerance medical parts their final, clean finish before they move on in production.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform basic polishing operations, including blasting, deburring, and buffing
• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints
• Work with small precision parts to very close tolerances
• Use basic inspection tools and techniques to check your own work
• Follow verbal or written instructions and apply basic shop math
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and supervisors

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Machines, Controls & Inspection

You’ll work with:

• Equipment: Polishing jacks, polishing wheels and belts, blasters

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints
• Ability to work with small precision parts to very close tolerances
• Capability to use basic inspection tools and techniques
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and up to 30 lbs frequently, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling
• Sitting for 8+ hours per day

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Why Team Members Like Working Here

Employees choose Viant Medical because of:

• Climate-controlled, clean room-grade shop environment (hospital-grade cleanliness)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• 15% shift premium on 3rd shift
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
• On-demand pay: access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it
• Up to an additional $800 quarterly attendance bonus

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: $21 - $26 per hour, depending on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000
Shift Premium: +15% for 3rd shift

Benefits (Day 1 Eligibility):

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 136 hours PTO (prorated in year one) and 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Up to an additional $800 quarterly attendance bonus

Schedule:

• 1st Shift
• 3rd Shift (includes 15% premium)
• Full-time

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About Viant Medical and Apply

Viant Medical is a global design and manufacturing services provider for the medtech industry, serving surgical technologies, orthopedics, cardiac and interventional, bioelectronics, bioprocessing, drug delivery, and diagnostics and lab markets. Viant partners with medical device makers from design and development through manufacturing, assembly, and packaging, and its Fort Wayne facility is FDA registered and ISO certified.