Polisher

Arcade, NY 14009

Posted: 11/05/2025 Industry: Industrial Pay Rate: $18-19.50

Job Description

Metal shop in Arcade, NY is looking for a polisher to join their team!!

 

1st and 2nd shift available

Pay varies based on experience - $18-19.50/hr

 

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

 

JOB DUTIES:

•Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut work pieces, according to specifications

•Lift and position work pieces manually or with mechanical assistance and secure them on machine tables, faceplates, chucks, fixtures or clamps

•Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices using hand tools

•Observe responsible machine operations to detect any problems and make necessary adjustments to correct problems

•Select machine tooling to be used, utilize knowledge of machine and production requirements

•Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen and or break edges or corners, buff, hone or polish metal or plastic work pieces

•Visually inspect and or measure work pieces to determine conformance to specifications

•Assist operators in other areas of the operation when needed

•Position may include other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or management

 

 

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

•Experience using grinding tools

•Experience using sanders and buffers

•Lathe experience a plus

•Must be detail oriented

•Must be reliable

•Ability to work while using PPE equipment such as respirators, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

•High school diploma or equivalent

•Prior polishing experience a plus

•Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including:

oSafely navigating a manufacturing environment

oExtended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and some bending and stooping

oOccasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Meet Your Recruiter

Eric Gunderson
Recruiting Coordinator

Eric received his undergraduate degree from University at Buffalo before beginning his career in the staffing industry. After two years of recruiting experience in the Rochester area, he joined the Kenmore branch of APS and has been in this role for over a year. Eric is a Certified Staffing Professional who specializes in the recruitment and placement of individuals within skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, and administrative roles for a wide variety of companies in Western NY. His prior experience in landscaping, skilled trades, and heavy labor allows him to identify with applicants and potential candidates in order to match them up best with opportunities for our clients. Timeliness and feedback are very essential for speed to market recruitment, and this is something that Eric pushes for on a daily basis for both applicants and clients.
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