Osgood is Growing Master Your Craft. Make an Impact. Build World-Class Machines. Osgood Industries, LLC, is a leading provider of innovative packaging machinery solutions with a legacy of excellence since 1978. Located in Oldsmar, FL, Osgood designs and manufactures high-quality clean and ultra-clean filling systems for the food industry, delivering customized solutions and comprehensive lifecycle support to customers worldwide. Come Grow with Us! We are seeking an experienced Polisher to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing, grinding, blending, finishing, and polishing stainless steel components and assemblies to meet Osgood Industries' appearance, dimensional, and hygienic requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality finishes on stainless steel surfaces. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship and understands that surface finish is an important part of the quality and functionality of hygienic processing equipment. . What You'll Do Grind, blend, smooth, and polish stainless steel parts and assemblies using hand-held and powered finishing equipment. Remove weld discoloration, scratches, tooling marks, surface imperfections, and other defects. Blend welds and surrounding surfaces to achieve the required finish and appearance. Produce consistent surface finishes in accordance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements. Use abrasive belts, wheels, discs, Scotch-Brite•type products, polishing compounds, and other finishing materials as appropriate. Select the appropriate abrasive, tooling, speed, and finishing technique for the material and desired finish. Maintain proper direction and consistency of grain patterns on stainless steel surfaces. Perform final finishing and polishing of components following fabrication and welding operations. Inspect finished surfaces for scratches, pits, discoloration, weld marks, uneven finishes, and other imperfections. Use measuring and inspection equipment as required to verify dimensions and surface requirements.

Required Qualifications:

1+ year of experience in metal polishing, grinding, finishing, fabrication, welding, or a related manufacturing environment Strong attention to detail, visual inspection skills, and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality finishes on stainless steel surfaces Ability to use hand tools and powered grinding/polishing equipment safely Ability to recognize differences in surface finish and identify surface imperfections Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints drawings, operating and maintenance procedures, safety rules, and other related material Basic understanding of measurements and dimensions Ability to safely handle metal components and materials Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Ra (roughness average) requirements and surface-finish specifications Why Join Us? We are a growing manufacturing organization focused on building high-quality, innovative equipment for customers around the world. Our team members play a direct role in producing precision components that support our engineered solutions.

We offer:

Competitive compensation All benefits start Day 1 of employment 401k match = 100% up to first 5% of employee contribution•100% vested immediately Paid time off and company holidays Opportunities for skill development and advancement A stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment Schedule 1 st

Shift:

7:00 am•3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, Saturdays•as needed At Osgood, we recognize that each role and individual brings unique value to our organization. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related factors such as role responsibilities, skills, qualifications, credentials, and relevant experience. Decisions are made based on the specific needs and circumstances of each position while maintaining fair and consistent practices. Our total rewards package includes base pay, bonus opportunities (when applicable), and employee benefits designed to support our team members. The welfare of our employees matters to us. Therefore, Osgood offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees' needs.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision Insurance 401(k)

Employer Paid:

Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance Program Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, floating holidays, additional purchased vacation option) Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Drug Testing:

This position is subject to Osgood's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and may require drug testing as a condition of employment and/or continued employment, consistent with applicable law.