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 needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs 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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