HAND GRIND & POLISH TECHNICIAN (Permanent)
Our client, a manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add a Hand Grind & Polish Technician to their growing team.  This position is located in the Northtowns and is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who is looking for long-term growth opportunities in a stable environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform deburring, grinding, and polishing operations on machined metal parts (steel & aluminum) ensuring results follow customer requirements, match blueprint specifications, and achieve established quality standards
  
• Utilize pneumatic and manual tools to produce high-quality, specified surface finishes and defect-free components
  
• Review and interpret technical documentation—work instructions, blueprints, & prints—to ensure products meet required specifications
  
• Install threaded inserts, including Helicoils and Keenserts, into manufactured components according to production requirements
  
• Perform visual assessments while cleaning and washing finished parts to maintain quality standards
  
• Ensure compliance is maintained with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, ISO standards, and company policies
  
• Cross-train for other department to provide assistance and support when production requires it
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office; 1^st shift: 7:30am-3:30pm
  
• $20.00 - $23.00 / hour depending on experience
  
• Medical, dental, (benefit reimbursement if they aren’t needed), uniforms provided, safety shoe/glasses provided
  
• High School diploma or equivalent required
  
• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working with hand/pneumatic tools
  
• Ability to operate overhead cranes is preferred
  
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters