A professional who polishes sterling or silver-plated hollowware, such as bowls, dishes, trays, and flatware, by applying compound of powdered pumice and oil to workpiece while turning it against felt, leather, or brush polishing wheel. Responsibilities include:

• Mixes pumice and oil according to established proportions for type of workpiece being polished.
• Holds workpiece against revolving brush to remove excess solder from joints, using care not to cut through soldered joint.