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Grind, sand, or polish materials using hand tools.

Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers grind, sand, or polish materials using hand tools or hand-held power tools.

Wages	$23.08 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Operate grinding equipment. Apply solutions to production equipment. Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. Smooth metal surfaces or edges. Trim excess material from workpieces. Clean materials to prepare them for production.
Career Pathways	Production
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