How to hire a metal polisher

How to hire a metal polisher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step metal polisher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a metal polisher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new metal polisher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The metal polisher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect metal polisher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of metal polishers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Metal Polisher	Description	Hourly rate
   Metal Polisher	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$11-19
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23
   Polisher	Polishers need skills in critical thinking, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and social perceptiveness. Generally, this career requires only a high school diploma or GED, though some polishers do hold bachelor's degrees... Show more	$12-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CNC
   • MIG
   • Customer Specifications
   • Carbon Steel
   • Chrome

   Responsibilities:

   • Train and instruct other polishers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Train and instruct other polishers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Grinded burs off of metal pieces, inspect parts and finish parts using tools and machines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your metal polisher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A metal polisher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, metal polishers' average salary in florida is 42% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level metal polishers earn 40% less than senior-level metal polishers.
   • Certifications. A metal polisher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a metal polisher's salary.

   Average metal polisher salary

   $15.05hourly

   $31,307 yearly

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   Entry-level metal polisher salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a metal polisher job description

   A metal polisher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a metal polisher job description:

   Metal polisher job description example

   1. High School Diploma
   2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in this trade

   Required Certifications/Licenses

   
   

   1. None required

   Position KPIs

   1. Provide polishing training to outside field personnel
   2. Improve individual techniques to increase productivity

   Work Environment

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration when on a job site or in the shop, and may be exposed to shop conditions, ongoing construction and various weather conditions The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

   Physical Demands

   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, stand, crouch or crawl for prolonged periods. The employee must also lift and move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects. Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

   Personal Protective Equipment

   Utilize PP&E in compliance with OSHA standard and per site specific safety programs.

   Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

   This is a full-time position (40 hours). Workdays are Monday through Friday, work times are dependent on department, projects, and supervisor’s request and approval. Occasional Saturdays can be scheduled dependent on workload.

   Other Duties

   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

   Travel

   Capacity to travel 3-5 days each month to job sites if necessary

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right metal polisher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your metal polisher job on Zippia to find and recruit metal polisher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit metal polishers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new metal polisher

   Once you've selected the best metal polisher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new metal polisher first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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