Polisher

Roles and responsibilities

A Polisher is responsible for finishing and polishing surfaces to achieve a smooth, shiny, and refined appearance. This role is commonly found in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, furniture making, jewelry, and metalworking. Below are the key skills required for a Polisher:

Technical Skills

• Surface finishing: Proficient in polishing a variety of materials, including metal, wood, plastic, and stone, to achieve a smooth, glossy, and flawless surface.
• Tool operation: Skilled in using polishing tools such as rotary buffers, grinders, sanders, and polishing machines to smooth and buff surfaces to the required finish.
• Material knowledge: Understanding the properties of different materials, such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and wood, to apply the appropriate polishing techniques.
• Polishing compounds: Knowledge of various polishing compounds (e.g., pastes, creams, powders) and their appropriate application for different materials and finishes.
• Buffing and smoothing: Expertise in buffing and smoothing surfaces, ensuring that imperfections, such as scratches, dents, and discolorations, are removed or minimized.

Attention to Detail

• Precision: Ability to achieve a high-quality finish by paying close attention to every detail, ensuring uniformity and perfection in the final product.
• Inspection: Carefully inspect surfaces before and after polishing to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Consistency: Maintain consistency in the quality of work, ensuring all pieces are polished to the same standard regardless of their size or complexity.

Safety Awareness

• Proper tool handling: Knowledge of how to safely use polishing equipment, ensuring safe operation and minimizing the risk of accidents or damage to materials.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): Use of appropriate PPE, such as gloves, safety goggles, and dust masks, to protect from potential hazards during the polishing process.
• Workplace safety: Follow safety protocols in the workspace, ensuring that the work environment is clear of obstacles and safe for both the polisher and colleagues.

Manual Dexterity and Physical Stamina

• Hand-eye coordination: Ability to control polishing tools with precision, adjusting speed and pressure for optimal results.
• Physical stamina: Ability to work for long periods while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring consistent results.
• Manual dexterity: Skilled at working with small tools and delicate surfaces, ensuring intricate and detailed work is completed with care.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

• Surface defects: Identify and address surface imperfections, such as uneven polishing, scratches, or dull spots, and determine the best approach to fix them.
• Material-specific challenges: Troubleshoot issues related to specific materials (e.g., metal tarnishing, wood grain issues) and adapt techniques to overcome these challenges.

Time Management

• Efficiency: Complete polishing tasks in a timely manner, ensuring that production or project deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Task prioritization: Ability to manage multiple pieces or tasks at once, prioritizing work according to urgency and importance.

Quality Control and Inspection

• Final product inspection: Review the finished piece to ensure it meets quality standards, checking for smoothness, shine, and consistency.
• Client specifications: Ensure that the polished product matches the specific requirements of the client or company, whether it’s for aesthetics, functionality, or both.

Adaptability and Flexibility

• Adjusting techniques: Adapt polishing techniques based on the material type and finish required, understanding when to switch tools or compounds to achieve the best result.
• Handling variations: Adapt to variations in workpieces, dealing with imperfections, irregular shapes, and varying surface textures.

Desired candidate profile

As a Polisher, you are responsible for maintaining and improving woodwork in the hotel to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Polisher will also be required to make minor repairs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Brush, spray, or hand-rub polish into wood grain; apply lacquer or other sealers
• Ensure a smooth finish on all woodwork in the hotel
• Improve the finish on woodwork in the hotel
• Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration
• Determine the best method for repair or restoration
• Make minor repairs to damaged furniture
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

What are we looking for?

Polishers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
  
  

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience in a similar role