Precision Metal Polisher: Finish, Inspect & Polish

ProCOMP Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ProCOMP Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Mechanical Polisher to operate buffing, grinding, and polishing equipment, finishing metal or composite parts to exact surface quality and appearance standards.

You will select abrasives and wheels, read work orders and blueprints, adjust speeds and pressures, and perform manual touch-ups to reach defect-free surfaces. This role requires steady attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work with stainless steel, aluminum, and brass

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in metal finishing/polishing/buffing or related manufacturing role preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, work orders, or finish specifications.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail for consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Basic math skills for measuring and interpreting tolerances.
• Ability to work with stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate polishing, buffing, and grinding machines to achieve finish.
• Select abrasives, compounds, wheels, and belts per material and finish.
• Inspect parts before/after polishing for defects (scratches, pits, discoloration).
• Read work orders/blueprints to determine polishing requirements.
• Adjust speed, pressure, and technique to avoid overheating or damage.
• Perform manual touch-up polishing in hard-to-reach areas.
• Measure and verify finishes against quality standards using gauges.
• Maintain and clean polishing equipment and consumables.
• Track production quantities and complete quality documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE and machine guarding.
• Identify/report equipment malfunctions to the Production Supervisor.
• Keep work area organized per 5S standards.

Skills

Experience in metal finishing

Read blueprints/work orders

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math for tolerances

Material versatility (SS, Aluminum, BR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ProCOMP Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Mechanical Polisher to operate buffing, grinding, and polishing equipment, finishing metal or composite parts to exact surface quality and appearance standards.

You will select abrasives and wheels, read work orders and blueprints, adjust speeds and pressures, and perform manual touch-ups to reach defect-free surfaces. This role requires steady attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work with stainless steel, aluminum, and brass