722402 - Metal polisher

Manually or by machine, polishes the metal surface. Adjusts manual devices or automatic levers, directs tools across metal, checks polishing quality with measuring devices. Marks model lines and points on the part's surface before polishing. Controls a certain type of polishing machine.

Main activities

* polish the metal surface manually or by machine, level uneven edges with metal grinding machines;
* use metalworking equipment to polish and grind nearly finished metal workpieces to improve their smoothness and appearance and to remove oxidation, which contaminates the metal after other manufacturing processes;
* examine the drawings and technical conditions of the part to be polished;
* adjust manual devices or automatic levers, check polishing quality with measuring devices;
* comply with work safety and hygiene rules.

Characteristic competences

* polish the metal surface manually or by machine;
* use polishing fluid, notice unevenness;
* examine work drawings, mark model lines and points on the surface of the part;
* supervise polishing machines;
* adhere to work safety rules.