351 - Conventional Polishing Technician

SUMMARY

The polishing technician sets up the polishing machine per documented work instructions; loads and runs the workpiece; periodically checks progress of work and makes appropriate machine adjustments. Technician uses test glasses and laser interferometer to ensure that finished parts conform to specifications. Technician must have good close vision for evaluation of cosmetic defects. This job is mildly technical and requires attention to detail.

Polishing Technician (Conventional) I – All of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below would be expected for an employee to perform with guidance and training during the first few years of employment. There will be some positions that will continue to be this level when set ups and adjustments are not made by the employee.

Polishing Technician (Conventional) II – All of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below would be expected for an employee to perform at a confident proficient level in 2 or more years of experience. This would include setting up and making adjustments with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after completing the initial training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Basic computer skills are necessary in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Regular and punctual attendance is required
• Proper handling of optics
• Safety:Hazardous material escape routes proper apparel
• Identification and routing of parts
• Quality policy and other general quality issues
• Overtime hours may be required if needed
• General understanding of the flow of parts
• Bar coding to record flow of parts
• Set up and shut down of machinery including speed stroke and polishers
• Work under moderate supervision
• Understanding and use of work instructions
• Use and understanding of interferometers
• Use testing equipment such as Micrometers dial indicators and calipers
• Sharpening tools
• Inspect parts
• Premixing polishing compound
• Cleaning equipment
• Trim polishers
• Use of test glasses
• Make polishers
• Inspect surface of parts for flaws
• Make pitch for polishers
• Maintenance of pitch and polyurethane polishing tools

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to understand speak and read English to interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because a person working in this position under the influence of or alcohol including medical may constitute a threat to health or safety which includes but is not limited to working with hazardous or flammable materials operating repairing maintaining or monitoring machinery or motor vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.