Polisher

Job Opportunity At Zimmer Biomet

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Perform hand polishing and buffing operations to specifications. Executes use of Contact Wheels, Buffs, Abrasive belts, Greases, Compounds, Gauging, measuring devices and etc., to accomplish desired finish.

How You'll Create Impact

• Prepares and performs own set-ups.
• Selects assigned wheels, belts, compounds and greases per polishing set-up sheet and performs respective finishing operations.
• Confirms container identification and production router corresponds and blue print matches part number.
• Report production on the current Information System on a daily basis.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance on polishing lathe and maintains a safe, clean work area.
• Communicates to Supervisor any problems that affect quality and productivity.
• Assumes responsibility in care of fixture, tooling and gauging.
• Inspects parts dimensionally and cosmetically during process.
• Responsible to identify and record any problem relating to the product, process and quality system. Stop further processing of non-conforming product until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Responsible to record the job steps in the PDR and any other information required in the documentation of the product and processes.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Good knowledge of blue prints and math.
• Requires an intermediate knowledge of metals & materials processed through department.
• Ability to read measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and rule.
• Basic knowledge of polishing lathes for administering routine preventative maintenance.
• Team work and customer focus oriented.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.

Your Background

• High School Diploma or GED with one-year experience polishing or buffing using a variety of metals

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability