Automotive Polisher

Job Description: Plastic Car Parts Polisher



Job Purpose

To prepare, polish, and finish plastic automotive components to meet company quality standards and customer specifications. The role involves removing imperfections, restoring surface finish, and ensuring parts are ready for assembly, painting, or customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect plastic automotive components for defects, scratches, blemishes, and surface imperfections.
• Polish and finish plastic vehicle parts using hand tools, power tools, polishing compounds, and abrasives.
• Sand, buff, and refine surfaces to achieve the required appearance and quality standard.
• Prepare components for painting, coating, or final assembly.
• Operate polishing and finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure completed parts meet customer and company specifications.
• Identify and report damaged or non-conforming parts to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Assist with packing, handling, and movement of finished products when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase quality and productivity.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in polishing, finishing, sanding, or preparing plastic components.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify surface defects.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.
• Good manual dexterity and practical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within automotive manufacturing, repair, or vehicle refurbishment.
• Knowledge of plastic repair techniques.
• Familiarity with automotive painting preparation processes.
• Experience using orbital sanders, polishers, and buffing machines.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move components where required.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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