Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Smooth, sharpen, polish, or grind metal objects.

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners do precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding tasks on metal objects.

Wages	$23.00 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Operate grinding equipment. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products. Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. Apply solutions to production equipment. Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
Career Pathways	Production
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