Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
O*NET Code: 51-4194.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
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💼 Also Known As
Card GrinderComputer Numerical Control Grinding Technician (CNC Grinding Technician)Crankshaft GrinderCutter Grind Tool TechnicianCutter GrinderCutting Tool SharpenerCylinder GrinderDeburrerDie BarberDie FitterDie GrinderDie PolisherDie ReamerDie SharpenerDie TrimmerExternal Tool Grinder OperatorFilerFinish FilerFinisherGrinder
⚡ Skills (9)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Repairing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
0ANCA ToolRoom
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0IBM Lotus Notes
Electronic mail software
0Vero Software Edgecam
Computer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM system
0Zoller
Data base user interface and query software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners → Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Transition Difficulty: Easy (67% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (6)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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