Tool Grinders, Filers, & Sharpeners
Grinder, Grinder Operator, Saw Filer, Tool Grinder
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Machinist
Advanced Machinery Repairman; Machinery Repairman; Machinery Repairman Apprentice; Machinery Repairman Journeyman; Tool and Equipment Technician
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What they do:
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary, stopping machines when problems occur.
- Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
- Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- ANCA ToolRoom
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- IBM Lotus Notes
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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