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Finisher / Polisher / Buffer

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Finisher / Polisher / Buffer

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

At a Glance

Finisher / Polisher / Buffer earns an average of $20,800/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0–2 years. Top skills: Mobile Devices, Grinding, Forestry.

Avg Annual Salary

$20,800/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

0–2 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Median Wage

$41,690/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-21.2%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Grinding

4.9

Forestry

4.8

Construction

4.7

Mechanical Aptitude

4.5

Palletizing

4.4

Agriculture

4.3

Forklift Truck

4.2

Grinding Machine

4.2

Pallet Jacks

4.1

Machining

4.0

Hoisting

3.9

Machine Operation

3.7

Painting

3.6

Caulking

3.6

Loading And Unloading

3.5

Deburring

3.4

Common Skills (4)

Mobile Devices

5.0
Mathematics
4.8

Communication

4.6

Operations

3.8

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