Hard Skills
IntermediateBuffing Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and control motorized buffing or polishing machines to remove defects and achieve specific metal finishes.
BasicVisual Quality InspectionExamining metal surfaces for scratches, pits, discoloration, or uneven polishing to ensure compliance with quality standards.
IntermediateAbrasive Compound ApplicationKnowledge of different polishing compounds and the correct timing and method for applying them to buffing wheels for specific metal types.
BasicManual Material HandlingThe physical capability to safely lift, position, and move metal components throughout the fabrication floor and into machinery.