Polisher 2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30pm)

Job Description

Polisher 2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30pm)

We are looking for a Polisher (2nd shift; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) that can be based at either our Wixom or Lake Orion 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.

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 or equivalent experience.
• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 40lbs.
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.
• 1-2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• Good Attendance.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If youd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Job Information

Posting Start Date: 5/14/26

ID: 103526

Job Location: Lake Orion, MI, USA | Wixom, MI, USA