Polisher - 3rd Shift

Henny Penny; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henny Penny is seeking an Entry Polisher to finish and contour equipment parts in the designated department, delivering high-quality parts to specification.

The successful candidate will perform color removal with polishing tools, identify defects, and follow Kanban, JDE and BOM workflows while maintaining safety and clean work areas. Strong reading of technical drawings and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Minimum 1–3 years of polishing experience and ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to stand 8+ hours and pass pre-employment screens.
• Familiarity with JDE, Kanban, BOM viewer and method sheets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Finish and contour equipment parts to standard in assigned department.
• Perform color removal using shot peen and polishing tools.
• Identify defects, repair basics and dispose of scrap per QA rules.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and compliance with procedures.
• Read and follow drawings, setup sheets and operating instructions.

Skills

Polishing experience

Stamina

Reading technical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

JDE program knowledge

Kanban basics

BOM viewer

Drawings/Setup Sheets

Job description

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

General Description

The Entry Polisher role is responsible for finishing and contouring equipment parts in department assigned independently, to standard.

Accountabilities

• Performs color removal (Shot Peen Machine and array of polishing tools).
• Correctly identifies and repairs basic defects independently.
• Identifies material types and practice proper disposal of scrap as set by QA.
• Understands how to correctly use the following functions within JDE programing (i.e. sending Kanban cards, tracking Kanban card status and history.)
• Utilizes and maintains Drawings, Setup Sheets and Operating Instructions.
• Demonstrates consistency in practicing all safety procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment.
• Completes all required work within expected time requirements with excellent quality.
• Models Team Member Expected Behaviors and Henny Penny core values
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1- 3 years of polishing experience
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more consecutive hours a day.
• Good vision (ability to see intricate details).
• Manual Dexterity (continuous use of air tools and grinding wheels).
• Knowledge of various hand tools, air tools, and polishing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes such as Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer, method sheets, etc.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Basic computer skills are a plus
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background check screen, and motor vehicle screen (if applicable)

About Us

We're known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We're a behind-the-scenes engine in the world's most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy's. We're 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world's most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.