Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4033.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
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💼 Also Known As
Abrasive WorkerAir GrinderAluminum PolisherAutomatic Grinder OperatorAxle Bearing PolisherAxle PolisherBalance Screwhead PolisherBand Reamer Machine OperatorBand Saw FilerBarrel CentererBarrel PolisherBearing GrinderBearingizerBelt PolisherBelt Technician (Belt Tech)Bench GrinderBevel Face Stoner and PolisherBevel PolisherBillet GrinderBit Grinder
⚡ Skills (9)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Monitoring3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Manufacturing reporting system
Inventory management software
0Mazak Mazatrol SMART CNC
Industrial control software
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