Tool Grinders, Filers, & Sharpeners
Also called:
Grinder, Tool Grinder, Finisher, Saw Filer
What they do:
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
On the job, you would:
- Dress grinding wheels, according to specifications.
- Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary; stop machines when problems occur.
- Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- put together small parts with your fingers
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
- see hidden patterns
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Cooperation
- Initiative
- Achievement/Effort
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$34,300
per year, on average
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