Salary Breakdown
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average
$40,700
ANNUAL
$19.57
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,070
ANNUAL
$14.46
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,550
ANNUAL
$18.05
HOURLY
Expert Level
$49,980
ANNUAL
$24.03
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
370
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
01
Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
02
Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
03
Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
04
Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.
05
Notify supervisors of needed repairs.
06
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.
07
Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
08
Mark bins as to types of mixtures stored.
09
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.
10
Add or mix chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
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