4126-11 Metal Polisher

Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective or other finishes.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

• polishes and buffs sheet and other metal using processes such as emery buffing, grease mopping, burnishing and scratch brushing
• selects continuous abrasive bands or polishing heads, such as wire brushes, wheels or bobs of felt, leather or fibre, or polishing mops of calico, cotton or chamois
• positions and attaches polishing heads to machines
• sets controls to regulate speeds and angles of polishing heads and feed rate of lubricants
• dresses polishing heads with abrasives or finishing materials such as emery, grease or rouge, or applies buffing compounds to surfaces to be polished
• operates controls to rotate polishing heads
• holds surfaces against polishing heads until desired finishes are obtained
• removes imperfections or polishes less accessible areas by hand