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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Smooth, sharpen, polish, or grind metal objects.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $23.00 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Average
Growth rate:  -2.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • 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.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $23.00
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $17.57

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