Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand)

Top 3 grinding and polishing Jobs

  • CNC Grinder Technician 3 - Integrated Polymer Solutions - Ontario, CA

    Operate CNC and manual grinding lathe to smooth or polish the surface of metallic and rubber products. * Load material onto CNC and manual grinding lathes using the proper tools and mechanisms

  • Production Operator - US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division - Schaumburg, IL

    ... mixing, grinding , separating, filtering, etc.) and chemical processing (altering the chemical ... hardening, polishing /engraving/etching, etc. • Packaging materials or finished goods into ...

  • Dental CAD / CAM Leaders - MicroDental Laboratories - Louisville, KY

    Post-process and articulate printed models * Assist surgical guide production with nesting, printing, post-processing using ultrasonic cleaning, and curing equipment, grinding , and polishing * Assist ...

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What Grinding and polishing workers Do

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.


Grinding and polishing worker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 23,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $35,670

Job Outlook for Grinding and polishing workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -3,200
  • Growth rate: -14 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Grinding and polishing worker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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