Job Title:  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.