Polisher Operator in Ferndale, Michigan at Scout HR Services

$20/hour plus overtime | Monday to Saturday | Day shift | Temp-to-hire

Scout is hiring Metal Polishing & Finishing Operators for a growing manufacturer in Ferndale, MI. If you have grinding, polishing, deburring, or finishing experience and want steady full-time hours with a path to a permanent job, apply today. We are interviewing and placing candidates right now.

What you will earn

• $20.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half ($30.00 per hour) for hours over 40
• Full schedule runs about 60 hours per week
• Paid every Friday through Scout, with direct deposit or a pay card
• Temp-to-hire: eligible to convert to a direct-hire job with our client after 720 hours worked, about 12 weeks on the full schedule

Schedule

• Monday to Saturday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, day shift
• The full schedule, including overtime, is required for this position

What you will do

• Operate grinders and polishing equipment to bring parts to specification
• Work across polishing, finishing, and packaging. You will be cross-trained, so you are never stuck on one station
• Follow job travelers and lot control procedures
• Inspect, count, and pack finished parts for shipment
• Keep your work area clean and wear required safety equipment at all times
• Report defects, equipment issues, and safety concerns to your supervisor

What you need

• Working knowledge of grinders and polishing equipment. Experience as a polisher, grinder, deburrer, finisher, production operator, or machine operator is a plus
• Basic math and the ability to read work instructions and job travelers
• Dependable attendance and a commitment to the full Monday to Saturday schedule
• Good hand/eye coordination and eyesight
• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend for a 10-hour shift and to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Steel-toed shoes and long pants. Safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection are provided
• High school diploma or GED preferred