Polisher I

Pathway Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Group in Santa Ana is seeking an entry-level Polisher to grind, sand, and polish metal surfaces using polishing, buffing, and sandblasting equipment. The role includes cleaning and repairing components in the polishing area and adhering to safety practices.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of production experience, can read basic English, and demonstrates strong attention to safety while handling power tools and metal parts.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a production environment.
• Ability to work with power tools.
• Good eyesight and steady hand control.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to PPE.
• Basic English reading/speaking capability.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or prepare surfaces using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain a steady hand and arm while performing tasks.
• Move controls to start/stop equipment during grinding and polishing.
• Remove completed workpieces from equipment and place in containers.
• Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
• Perform housekeeping in the Polishing Area and follow safety logs and PPE rules.

Skills

Good eyesight

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Basic English

Production experience 1y

Tools

Power tools

Job description

I. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the direction of the Polishing Supervisor duties include, but are not limited too, inspects, relieves, colors, belts, copper-polish, satin, polish, copper-colors, and sandblast material using polishing, small buffing, and sandblasting machines. Repairs components using the belt sander. Cleans and repairs components in the polishing area. Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. Smooth metal surfaces or edges. Keeps work area in good housekeeping condition. Adheres to all safety practices, inspection logs, housekeeping, and utilization of protective equipment. Polisher Level I is a new hire or an entry-level polisher.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
• Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.
• Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.

• Perform housekeeping activities in the Polishing Area.
• Adhere to and promote all company safety rules and requirements, including daily inspection logs.

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

IV. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to work with power tools.
• Good eyesight.
• Extreme regard for safety.
• Some mechanical aptitude desired.
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Ability to speak and read in basic English
• One-year experience working in a production environment.

V. PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Capable of lifting up to 35 pounds with or without assistance
• Continuous use of both hands.
• Work standing most of the time.
• Use power tools.

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, cold, and heat
• Require face, foot, eye, hand, and/or hearing protection while on shop floor and any other required PPE.