Polisher

Maitland Engineering LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Maitland Engineering LLC is seeking a skilled operator to perform job set-ups using specified tooling, read blueprints, and conduct precision inspections in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment, adjusting offsets, and following SOPs/ISO procedures while communicating issues to supervisors. Aerospace/medical manufacturing exposure preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints.
• Proficient with inspection equipment.
• Good computer and math skills; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs using the proper tooling and equipment.
• Identify and understand the use of specialized tooling, belts, wheels, or fixtures as needed.
• Maintain and operate grinding or deburring wheels per training records.
• Adjust table offsets for wheel wear to preserve geometry and wheel life.
• Perform daily machine maintenance as specified.
• Verify liquid levels and solutions according to SOPs and ISO procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Inspection equipment

Computer literacy

Math skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Polishing Jack

Rosler Vibratory Equipment

Blaster

Micrometers

Calipers

Surface Comparators

Gauges

Job description

Description

Polish - PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform job set-ups using the proper tooling and specialized tooling that may or may not be specified on a job setup sheet or a job traveler.
2. Identify and understand the use of specialized tooling, belts, wheels, compounds, and fixtures when necessary.
3. Maintain and perform proper operation of the grinding or deburring wheels used to produce product as indicated by training records.
4. Make necessary table offsets per wheel wear and dressing to maintain proper geometry and wheel life.
5. Maintain proper machine maintenance as specified on a daily basis.
6. Maintain and verify proper liquid levels, concentrations and solutions per specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) where applicable.

Verification and Inspection

1. Read and interpret blue prints.
2. Utilize inspection equipment including comparators, micrometers, calipers, and any gauges such as pins, plugs and thread gages.

Communication Skills

1. Clearly communicate with manufacturing personnel to identify and correct non-conforming product during the manufacturing process.
2. Clearly communicate with Polish Department Supervisor and/or Director of Quality regarding inspection criteria.

Documentation

1. Document production and non-conformance according to SOP's and ISO certifications.
2. Accurately record work in process transactions.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma (or equivalent).
2. Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

B. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

1. Proficient in reading blueprints.
2. Proficient in usage of inspection equipment.
3. Must exhibit basic computer skills.
4. Must exhibit good basic math skills.
5. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

C. EQUIPMENT USED

1. Polishing Jack
2. Rosler Vibratory Tumbling Equipment
3. Blaster
4. Micrometers
5. Calipers
6. Surface Comparators
7. Gauges