Polisher

AMETEK, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a skilled metal finishing operator in Indiana to ensure parts meet quality and ISO standards. You will polish, deburr, blast, and clean surgical instruments, inspect against blueprints, and document results. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to procedures in a production setting.

Minimum high school diploma or GED and 0–3 years of related experience are required. Wages range from $35,000 to $45,000 annually, with opportunities for growth and safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years with manufacturing/finishings background preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Polish, deburr, tumble deburr, blast and clean surgical instruments and implants.
• Inspect products to blueprint specifications.
• Complete required documentation and follow ISO policies.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot problems in processes.

Skills

Polishing lathes

Blueprint reading

Team oriented

Visual inspection

Dexterity

Measurement equipment

Analytical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for all metal finishing processes and ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Polishing, deburring, tumble deburring, blasting, in-process cleaning of surgical instruments and implants.
• Inspects products to blueprint specifications.
• Utilizes and completes documentation, as required.
• Understands and follows policies and procedures.
• Ensures general maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Complies with ISO policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems associated with equipment, tooling, and processes.

OCCASSIONAL DUTIES

• Assembles work instruments.
• Overtime on an as needed basis.
• Assists supervisor, as needed.
• Assists in other departments, as needed.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

EDUCATION

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• 0 - 3 years

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to use polishing lathes, suction or pressure blasters required.
• Expert knowledge of blueprint reading and machinery limitations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be team oriented.
• Excellent visual inspection ability.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle and manipulate delicate parts and measuring instruments.
• Analytical capabilities to interpret detailed and complex blueprints.
• Ability to operate inspection and measurement equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed in a production environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].