Polisher

S & S Cycle; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,640; Full time

Job summary

S&S Cycle in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Polisher to prepare and finish exhaust components to meet quality and appearance standards. The role follows production schedules, inspects parts for defects, and maintains equipment for a smooth workflow and superior final products within the exhaust manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate has experience belting, polishing, and buffing metals, familiarity with belt/buffing tools, and a lean manufacturing mindset to deliver consistent, high-quality

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in belting, polishing and buffing of steel, aluminum and stainless parts.
• Experience with back stands and belting machines.
• Understanding finishes and use of belts and buffs to produce various finishes.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion.

Responsibilities

• Grinds, buffs and finishes parts to meet specs.
• Follow production schedules and inspect parts for defects.
• Maintain equipment to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality finishes.
• Operate hand tools and powered tools such as sanders and grinders.
• Observe parts to ensure they meet blueprints and cosmetic specs.

Skills

Polishing

Buffing

Belting

Back stands

Finishes

Belts

Lean manufacturing

Flexibility

People skills

Job description

Polisher

Full Time PC2 La Crosse, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1159

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.79 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY: The Polisher is responsible for preparing and finishing exhaust components to meet S&S Cycle's quality and appearance standards. This role performs polishing operations to achieve consistent, high-quality metal finishes. The Polisher follows production schedules, inspects parts for defects, and maintains equipment to ensure smooth workflow and superior final products within the exhaust manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy
• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees
• Grinds, buffs and finishes parts and materials
• Demonstrated use of hand tools and powered hand tools such as sanders, grinders, etc.
• Use of manual fixtures / belters
• Observe and inspect parts to ensure specifications are met
• Responsible for performing all hand polishing/buffing operations on products using abrasive belts, buffs, compounds, and greases to attain the required cosmetic and blueprints specifications on the product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ year(s) of experience in belting, polishing and buffing of various shaped steel, aluminum and stainless-steel parts
• Experience with working on back stands and other belting machines
• Clear understanding of different finishes and use of belts and buffs to produce various finishes
• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards
• Well organized and self-directed
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will be required to perform job duties in a manufacturing production environment
• While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic
• The noise level is moderate, and some production areas may require hearing protection in accordance with OSHA requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must comply with safety and PPE standards, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toed shoes

VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:

• Adaptability & Flexibility Proficient
• Commitment & Initiative Proficient
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills Proficient
• Customer Focus Proficient
• Decision Making Ability & Judgment Proficient
• Honesty & Integrity Proficient
• Performance: Quality & Quantity General Understanding
• Vision & Innovation General Understanding