Polisher/Buffer Operator

Location: Huntley, IL, 60142

Company Overview:

Union Special has been a USA based manufacturer of industrial sewing equipment for over 140 years.

Job Responsibilities

• Polish, buff and grind a wide variety of forged loopers of intricate shape or design, requiring extreme care and skill in shaping to close dimensions and tolerances.


• Check work using comparator, dial indicator, wing gauge.


• Select wheels, dressings, abrasives.


• Ability to build up blue surfaces, dress and balance all kinds of wheels.


• Read prints and job layouts.


• Follow verbal and written instructions.


• Perform light precision bench work.

Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma.


• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


• 2 - 3 years’ experience with polishing small intricate parts to a fine controlled finish.


• Ability to follow, interpret, or read blueprints and schematics.


• Good attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.


• Ability to work well as a team member or independently.


• Fluent in English (both spoken and written).