Polisher

We are looking for a Polisher for our Wixom, MI facility. The Metal Finisher, under the direction of the Production Manager, will provide first class metal finishing to die sections and die casting tools, prior to PVD treatment according to the Oerlikon Blazers standards. This position will have significant responsibility for ensuring the overall quality control of production services provided for Forming Tools through rigorous quality checks pre and post treatment. The Metal Finisher will perform special projects as directed.

This is a first shift position with core hours of 9:00am – 6:30pm.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.

• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals

• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!

• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.

• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance

• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for metal finishing /polishing of stamping forming die steels and die casting tools.

• Performs metallurgical checks of tooling including Spectro, hardness checks, and heat treatment determination of tools.

• Completes quality control documentation for customers as required.

• Maintains the measurement devices.

• Provides additional support to the Production Manager and customers as required.

Your Profile:

• Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission, and vision.

• High School graduate or GED.

• 1-2 years of metal finishing /polishing of stamping forming die steels and die casting tools experience preferred.

• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 44lbs.

• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• A positive attitude.

• Good Attendance.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

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