Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand)

Top 3 grinding and polishing Jobs

  • Welder - Trillium Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Trillium Staffing - - Responsibilities: Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum; Read and interpret welding drawings and weld symbols; Polish and grind welded parts; Spot weld and stud welding as needed; Work as part of...

  • Welder/Fabricator - Aerotek - Grove City,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and steel.; Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to build and layout jobs.; Utilize hand tools and air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and...

  • Logistics Specialist - Material Handler/Delivery Driver - Columbus, OH - TireHub, LLC - Grove City,OH

    At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. And behind it all? Our people. We call them Hubbers – because they're at the center of...

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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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