Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Also called: Centerless Grinder Operator, Grinder, Grinder Operator, Grinding Machine Operator
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
- Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Visual Understanding
Reaction Time and Speed
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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:
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