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Smiths Tubular Systems - Laconia

Polish Operator

Laconia, NH · On-site

$18 - $22.50/hr

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Polish Operator to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured parts.

Kelly Services

Polish Operator

Raynham, MA

$24.15/hr

Polish Operator Location: Raynham, MA At Kelly ® in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? Job Summary: We are ...

Kelly Services

Polish Operator

Raynham, MA

$24.15/hr

Polish Operator Location: Raynham, MA At Kelly ® in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? Job Summary: We are ...

Flex Tek

Polish Operator Trainee

Laconia, NH

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Polish Operator Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured ...

Smiths Group

Polish Operator Trainee

Laconia, NH

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Polish Operator Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured ...

Smiths Group

Polish Operator Trainee

Laconia, NH · On-site

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Polish Operator Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured ...

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How much do polish operator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for polish operator in the United States is $23.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Polish Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Polish Operator, you need a solid understanding of surface finishing techniques, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with polishing machines, hand tools, and sometimes quality inspection systems is crucial for daily operations. Strong hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure finished products meet quality standards and production goals in manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges Polish Operators face in maintaining equipment quality and productivity?

Polish Operators often encounter challenges like managing wear and tear on polishing equipment, ensuring consistent surface finishes, and meeting tight quality standards. Balancing efficiency with precision can be demanding, especially when working with different materials or complex product specifications. Operators frequently collaborate with quality control and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize production processes, which helps build valuable problem-solving and teamwork skills.

What does a Polish Operator do?

A Polish Operator is responsible for operating machinery and equipment used to polish or finish surfaces of products, such as metal, glass, or plastic parts. Their main duties include setting up polishing machines, monitoring the process, inspecting finished surfaces for quality, and performing routine maintenance on the equipment. Polish Operators work in various manufacturing industries to ensure products meet specific finish and smoothness standards. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential in this role.
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Polish Operator

Smiths Tubular Systems - Laconia

Laconia, NH • On-site

$18 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description:

Ready to make your next move? A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.


STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Polish Operator to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured parts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspects parts for defects and material handling damage
  • Scrapes or rubs parts with file, wire brush, or buffing cloth
  • Mounts tools on revolving spindle for abrasive finishing and deburring.
  • Able to change out tooling such as rubberized abrasives and bench grinder abrasive wheels as needed
  • Operates Grit Blast Cabinet, hand held Die-Grinder, Dremel with Scotchbrite or abrasive wheel to polish part
  • Uses Compressed Air to ensure interior and exterior of parts are blown off after polishing
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Employee must pass the respirator medical evaluation and respirator fit test prior to performing any duties and on an annual basis thereafter.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear a respirator on average 8 hours a day.
  • Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

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.