Location:Albuquerque, NM 87105
Job Type: Full-time (Temp-to-Hire)
Shift: 1st Shift MUST BE BILINGUAL (English/Spanish)
Pay Rate: Starts at $18.00/hour (Negotiable based on experience)
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Stone Polisher to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will work with premium materials- including granite, Quartz, and Porcelain-using both traditional hand techniques and advanced fabrication machinery.
If you take pride in your craftsmanship, can read shop drawings, and have a strong track record of safe machinery operation, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Fabrication & Polishing: Cut, shape, polish, glaze, and buff granite, quartz, and porcelain to exact specifications using hand tools and modern machinery.
- Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read shop drawings accurately to execute our 6 standard edge profiles without sacrificing precise dimensional tolerances.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished workpieces using templates and precision measuring tools to verify quality and correct any defects.
- Machinery & Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialized fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
- Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean workspace, follow all shop safety protocols, and consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-including safety glasses, ear protection, waterproof gear, and dust masks.
- Team Collaboration: Work dynamically within the shop, assisting team members at different stations when needed to keep production moving smoothly.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Stone Working Expertise: Hands-on experience cutting and polishing Granite, Quartz, and Porcelain.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read shop drawings/blueprints and understand standard edge profiles (e.g., Ogee, Bevel, Bullnose, Pencil).
- Equipment Experience:
- Proficiency operating stone machinery such as Comandulli, Genya, Smartcut, or Penta (or similar CNC/bridge saws).
- Certified or experienced in operating Forklifts and Overhead Cranes.
- Math Skills: Basic shop math skills (adding and subtracting fractions/measurements accurately).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs independently.
- Ability to withstand continuous physical effort, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and handling heavy or awkward materials throughout the shift.
- Comfortable wearing full protective gear in a wet/dusty fabrication shop environment.
Why Join Our Team?
- Reliable 1st shift hours with long-term Temp-to-Hire stability.
- Work with state-of-the-art stone fabrication machinery.
- Competitive pay, negotiable based on your expertise.
- Supportive, team-oriented shop culture focused on safety and quality crafting.
