Grinder / Sharpener
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
At a Glance
Grinder / Sharpener. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.3 years. Top skills: Mathematics, Computer Literacy, English Language.
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High school or GED
3.3 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Median Wage
$45,190/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-12.0%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Lifting Ability
Hand Tools
Machining
Grinding
Grinding Machine
Automation
Machine Setup
Tooling
Material Handling Equipment
Housekeeping
Mechanical Aptitude
Overhead Crane Operation
Machine Tools
Flashing (Weatherproofing)
Workflow Management
Standard Operating Procedure
Plasma (Physics)
Molding (Manufacturing Process)
Aluminum
RF And Microwave Filter
Steel Cutting
Oxy-Fuel Welding And Cutting
Common Skills (7)
Computer Literacy
Detail Oriented
Operations
Communication
Quality Control
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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