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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
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