Polisher

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Polisher – Delavan, WI

Join our team and grow with SPX Flow. We have a direct hire, full‑time, permanent opening for an experienced Polisher in Delavan. Work 1st shift (7am‑3pm) or 2nd shift (3pm‑11pm) with training on 1st shift. Competitive wage, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package effective day one.

• Base pay: $20.50‑$22.50/hr (dependent on experience)
• Shift premiums: $2.50 for 2nd shift, $2.75 for 3rd shift
• $1,500 sign‑on bonus (subject to successful completion of introductory performance expectations)
• Over three weeks paid time off annually

Produce an I.D. and/or O.D. finish on a variety of stainless‑steel parts and products to meet 3A standards or pharmaceutical industry requirements (15 RMS or better). Employee must also deburr parts or assemblies and wash as necessary, using various polishing tools such as abrasive belts, bobs, and hand tools.

• Polish to specifications on the work order to produce line instructions on parts/products.
• Set up I.D. or O.D. polishing lathes or hand grinding equipment to run a specified task.
• Inspect work for defects in polish areas (pits, cracks, poor weld quality) and repair as necessary to conform to specifications.
• Repair any welded or material flaws detected by welding or inspection.
• Deburr and wash threaded or non‑rounded machined parts as needed.
• Enter labor time and piece counts on the computer for accurate labor recording.

• Ability to read, write, and process all instructions, written or verbal.
• Ability to use lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• Knowledge of and ability to use all required tools, inspection equipment, and gauges.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Quality‑oriented mindset, high attention to detail.
• Can complete all tasks safely and accurately.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and alter hours to meet business needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of polishing experience (preferred).

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness while handling major changes in responsibilities or environment.
• Aligning Performance for Success – Focusing and guiding others to accomplish work objectives.
• Building a Successful Team – Using flexible interpersonal style to build a cohesive team and facilitate team goal completion.
• Building Trust – Interacting with confidence‑building integrity.
• Coaching and Developing Others – Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance.
• Communication – Conveying information and ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Continuous Improvement – Initiating action to improve processes and implement solutions.
• Continuous Learning – Pursuing new ideas, learning opportunities, and applying new knowledge.
• Customer Focus – Making the customer perspective drive decisions and activities.
• Delegating Responsibility – Allocating decision‑making authority to maximize effectiveness.
• Facilitating Change – Encouraging innovative approaches and facilitating change acceptance.
• Gaining Commitment – Using interpersonal techniques to gain acceptance of ideas.
• Planning and Organizing – Establishing efficient courses of action for self and others.

Regularly required to walk, reach, talk, hear, stand, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, and occasionally sit. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Occasional work near moving mechanical parts. Noise level usually moderate. Specific PPE is required within the cell.

Quality:
Every employee shares responsibility to prevent nonconformity and record any nonconformity, initiating and recommending solutions.

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.