Polishing Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Optics Polishing Technician for our Port Richey, FL facility. The role focuses on finishing optic products with attention to detail and a safety-conscious approach.

You will operate polishing equipment, select abrasives, inspect surfaces, and follow blueprints to meet quality standards. Training is provided for double-sided polishing equipment, and a clean, organized work area is required.

Qualifications

• Previous optics polishing experience required
• Experience with buffing, grinding, metal finishing, or similar finishing processes is a plus
• Previous experience operating manufacturing or industrial machinery preferred
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized equipment
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and specifications
• Ability to identify imperfections and maintain consistent finish quality
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing physical work
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and quality-oriented

Responsibilities

• Perform polishing and finishing work on optic products
• Operate polishing and buffing equipment safely and efficiently
• Learn to operate double-sided, dual-action, and two-headed polishing equipment
• Select appropriate abrasives, polishing wheels, pads, and grit sizes for different materials and finishes
• Inspect finished surfaces for scratches, blemishes, swirls, and uneven textures
• Make adjustments and perform additional polishing as needed to meet quality standards
• Read and follow blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and finish requirements
• Perform daily cleaning and basic maintenance of polishing equipment
• Make routine adjustments to equipment and polishing heads
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety and quality procedures

Skills

Optics polishing

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical instructions

Attention to detail

Buffing

Grinding

Metal finishing

Polishing equipment

Polishing wheels

Pads

Abrasives

Tools

Polishing equipment

Polishing wheels

Pads

Abrasives

Job description

A local manufacturing company in Port Richey, FL is looking for an experienced Optics Polishing Technician to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have previous optics polishing experience and be comfortable working with machinery and hand tools. Experience with double-sided polishing is not required, the company will provide training on the specific double-sided polishing equipment and processes.

We are looking for someone who has strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, and takes pride in producing high-quality finished products.

What You'll Do

• Perform polishing and finishing work on optic products
• Operate polishing and buffing equipment safely and efficiently
• Learn to operate double-sided, dual-action, and two-headed polishing equipment
• Select appropriate abrasives, polishing wheels, pads, and grit sizes for different materials and finishes
• Inspect finished surfaces for scratches, blemishes, swirls, and uneven textures
• Make adjustments and perform additional polishing as needed to meet quality standards
• Read and follow blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and finish requirements
• Perform daily cleaning and basic maintenance of polishing equipment
• Make routine adjustments to equipment and polishing heads
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety and quality procedures

Qualifications

• Previous optics polishing experience required
• Experience with buffing, grinding, metal finishing, or similar finishing processes is a plus
• Previous experience operating manufacturing or industrial machinery preferred
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized equipment
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and specifications
• Ability to identify imperfections and maintain consistent finish quality
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing physical work
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and quality-oriented

Training Provided

Experience with double-sided polishing is not required. The company will train the right candidate on the operation of the double-sided polishing equipment, including proper setup, abrasive selection, machine operation, and quality standards.

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