Polisher
| Position Level: | Non-Executive |
| Job Specialization: | Manufacturing/Production Operations |
| Qualification: | Primary/Secondary School/SPM/"O" Level |
| Employment Type: | Full-Time |
| Responsibilities: | Key Responsibilities - Perform polishing, stoning, buffing, lapping, diamond polishing, and mirror-finishing of mould cavities, cores, inserts, sliders, lifters, and other mould components. - Achieve the required mould surface finish in accordance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) standards, and internal quality requirements. - Remove machining marks, scratches, corrosion, weld marks, and other surface imperfections to restore mould quality. - Prepare mould surfaces for texturing, coating, laser engraving, plating, or other secondary finishing processes where required. - Inspect mould surfaces using appropriate measuring instruments and visual inspection techniques to ensure compliance with finishing specifications. - Assist in mould repair, refurbishment, modification, and preventive maintenance activities. - Maintain polishing tools, equipment, abrasives, and consumables in good working condition and report any defects or shortages. - Follow approved polishing methods, work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures at all times. - Maintain proper housekeeping (5S) within the Tool Room and ensure work areas are clean, organised, and safe. - Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve polishing quality, efficiency, and mould performance. - Perform any other duties assigned by the Tool Room Supervisor or Management. Qualification / Knowledge / Skill Requirements - Secondary School Certificate, Technical Certificate, Vocational Certificate, or equivalent qualification. - Minimum 2 years of experience in mould polishing, tool room operations, precision tooling, or plastic injection moulding is preferred. - Experience in polishing high-gloss, cosmetic, optical, or precision moulds will be an added advantage. - Knowledge of mould structures, polishing techniques, SPI surface finish standards, and mould maintenance practices. - Skilled in using polishing equipment, hand tools, abrasive stones, diamond compounds, buffing wheels, and measuring instruments. - Able to read basic engineering drawings and understand surface finish specifications. - Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and strong visual inspection skills. - Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. - Willing to work overtime or shift schedules when required to support production. Authority - Stop work and immediately report any mould condition that may result in quality defects, equipment damage, or safety risks. - Reject mould surfaces that do not comply with approved surface finish specifications or quality standards. - Recommend mould repair, refurbishment, or corrective actions to the Tool Room Supervisor. - Request replacement of worn polishing tools, abrasives, consumables, or defective equipment necessary to perform work effectively. - Escalate mould abnormalities, excessive wear, damage, or quality concerns to the Tool Room Supervisor for further evaluation. - Participate in preventive maintenance planning and continuous improvement activities related to mould finishing and polishing processes. Working Conditions - Work primarily in the Tool Room and manufacturing environment. - Frequent use of polishing machines, hand tools, abrasive materials, precision measuring instruments, and inspection equipment. - Exposure to machine noise, dust, lubricants, polishing compounds, cleaning chemicals, and metal particles. - Requires prolonged standing, repetitive hand movements, fine motor skills, and close visual inspection. - May be required to work overtime, weekends, public holidays, or rotating shifts to support production and urgent tooling requirements. - Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other PPE as required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - On-time completion of mould polishing and maintenance activities. - Mould surface finish acceptance rate (First Pass Yield). - Number of mould-related cosmetic defects attributable to polishing quality. - Rework rate due to polishing defects. - Compliance with preventive maintenance schedules. - Tool Room 5S and housekeeping audit score. - Safety compliance and zero lost-time incidents. - Reduction in mould downtime attributable to polishing-related issues. - Compliance with internal quality, customer, and ISO audit requirements. - Productivity achieved against planned polishing schedules. - Proper care and utilisation of polishing tools and equipment. - Continuous improvement participation and implementation of process improvement initiatives. |
| Job Location: | Johor |
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| Years of Experience: | 0 |
| Age Range of Candidate: | - |
| Monthly Salary: | - |
| Requirements: | Qualification / Knowledge / Skill Requirements - Secondary School Certificate, Technical Certificate, Vocational Certificate, or equivalent qualification. - Minimum 2 years of experience in mould polishing, tool room operations, precision tooling, or plastic injection moulding is preferred. - Experience in polishing high-gloss, cosmetic, optical, or precision moulds will be an added advantage. - Knowledge of mould structures, polishing techniques, SPI surface finish standards, and mould maintenance practices. - Skilled in using polishing equipment, hand tools, abrasive stones, diamond compounds, buffing wheels, and measuring instruments. - Able to read basic engineering drawings and understand surface finish specifications. - Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and strong visual inspection skills. - Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. - Willing to work overtime or shift schedules when required to support production. |
