Polisher - 1

Osgood Industries, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Osgood Industries, LLC in Oldsmar, FL is seeking an experienced Polisher to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, grind, blend, finish and polish stainless steel components to meet hygienic and appearance standards for our food-processing equipment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of metal polishing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions. We offer a 1st shift schedule, competitive pay and benefits starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of metal polishing or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to produce consistent finishes.
• Familiarity with stainless steel surfaces and hygienic finishes.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, smooth, and polish stainless steel parts and assemblies.
• Remove discoloration, scratches, tooling marks and defects.
• Blend welds and surrounding surfaces to required finish.
• Produce consistent surface finishes per drawings and instructions.
• Inspect finished surfaces for defects and dimensions.

Skills

Metal polishing

Grinding

Finishing

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety

Tools

Polishing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Oldsmar, FL 34677

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Osgood is Growing

Master Your Craft. Make an Impact. Build World-Class Machines.

Osgood Industries, LLC, is a leading provider of innovative packaging machinery solutions with a legacy of excellence since 1978. Located in Oldsmar, FL, Osgood designs and manufactures high-quality clean and ultra-clean filling systems for the food industry, delivering customized solutions and comprehensive lifecycle support to customers worldwide.

Come Grow with Us!

We are seeking an experienced Polisher to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing, grinding, blending, finishing, and polishing stainless steel components and assemblies to meet Osgood Industries' appearance, dimensional, and hygienic requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality finishes on stainless steel surfaces. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship and understands that surface finish is an important part of the quality and functionality of hygienic processing equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Grind, blend, smooth, and polish stainless steel parts and assemblies using hand-held and powered finishing equipment.
• Remove weld discoloration, scratches, tooling marks, surface imperfections, and other defects.
• Blend welds and surrounding surfaces to achieve the required finish and appearance.
• Produce consistent surface finishes in accordance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Use abrasive belts, wheels, discs, Scotch-Brite-type products, polishing compounds, and other finishing materials as appropriate.
• Select the appropriate abrasive, tooling, speed, and finishing technique for the material and desired finish.
• Maintain proper direction and consistency of grain patterns on stainless steel surfaces.
• Perform final finishing and polishing of components following fabrication and welding operations.
• Inspect finished surfaces for scratches, pits, discoloration, weld marks, uneven finishes, and other imperfections.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment as required to verify dimensions and surface requirements.

Qualifications Required

• 1+ year of experience in metal polishing, grinding, finishing, fabrication, welding, or a related manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail, visual inspection skills, and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality finishes on stainless steel surfaces
• Ability to use hand tools and powered grinding/polishing equipment safely
• Ability to recognize differences in surface finish and identify surface imperfections
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints drawings, operating and maintenance procedures, safety rules, and other related material
• Basic understanding of measurements and dimensions
• Ability to safely handle metal components and materials
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Ra (roughness average) requirements and surface-finish specifications

Why Join Us?

We are a growing manufacturing organization focused on building high-quality, innovative equipment for customers around the world. Our team members play a direct role in producing precision components that support our engineered solutions.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• All benefits start Day 1 of employment
• 401k match = 100% up to first 5% of employee contribution – 100% vested immediately
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement
• A stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment

Schedule 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, Saturdays – as needed

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer Paid: Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, floating holidays, additional purchased vacation option)
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Drug Testing: This position is subject to Osgood’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and may require drug testing as a condition of employment and/or continued employment, consistent with applicable law.