Job Title:  Polisher I

Polisher I

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for all metal finishing processes and ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Polishing, deburring, tumble deburring, blasting, in-process cleaning of surgical instruments and implants.
•    Inspects products to blueprint specifications.
•    Utilizes and completes documentation, as required.
•    Understands and follows policies and procedures.
•    Ensures general maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
•    Complies with ISO policies and procedures.
•    Troubleshoots problems associated with equipment, tooling, and processes.
•    OCCASSIONAL DUTIES:
•    Assembles work instruments.
•    Overtime on an as needed basis.
•    Assists supervisor, as needed.
•    Assists in other departments, as needed.
•    Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

EDUCATION:
Minimum High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:
0 - 3 years

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
•    Ability to use polishing lathes, suction or pressure blasters required. 
•    Expert knowledge of blueprint reading and machinery limitations. 
•    Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be team oriented. 
•    Excellent visual inspection ability. 
•    Sufficient manual dexterity to handle and manipulate delicate parts and measuring instruments. 
•    Analytical capabilities to interpret detailed and complex blueprints. 
•    Ability to operate inspection and measurement equipment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•    Work performed in a production environment. 
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). 
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.