Salary Breakdown
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Average
$39,160
ANNUAL
$18.83
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,820
ANNUAL
$14.34
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,710
ANNUAL
$18.13
HOURLY
Expert Level
$47,800
ANNUAL
$22.98
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
380
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
01
Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
02
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
03
Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
04
Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.
05
Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.
06
Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.
07
Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
08
Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools.
09
Repair and maintain equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.
10
Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Repairing
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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