The job title for handling the buffing and surface finishing process in a manufacturing and metal fabrication setup is most commonly Buffing Machine Operator or Metal Polisher. [1, 2, 3]Depending on the skill level, seniority, and scale of the shop floor, related job post titles include:Common Job Post Titles

- Buffing Machine Operator / Polishing Machine Operator: Focuses on running manual or automated buffing wheels, applying polishing compounds, and smoothing out metal parts. [1, 2]
- Metal Polisher / Finisher: Handles general surface preparation, deburring, scratch removal, and mirror or satin finishing on fabricated steel, aluminum, or stainless-steel pieces. [1]
- Fabrication & Finishing Technician: A broader role that combines metal cutting, grinding, deburring, and buffing (often filled by mechanical diploma holders). [1]
- Buffing Engineer / Senior Executive - Buffing: A supervisory or engineering role responsible for managing surface finish quality standards, wheel/compound selection,



and production output in heavy manufacturing. [1]
- Industrial Buffing Robot Operator: For automated or CNC-integrated buffing cells used in up-to-date fabrication plants. [1]

Core Responsibilities Listed in These Job Posts

- Operating bench or automatic buffing and polishing machines.
- Removing burrs, weld marks, scratches, and oxidation from fabricated parts.
- Selecting appropriate buffing wheels, sisal/cloth wheels, and abrasive/polishing compounds.
- Inspecting finished components using gauges and visual checks to meet surface-roughness and quality specs.
- Adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE like face shields, gloves, and dust masks). [1, 2, 3]

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund

Experience:

- Expert: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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