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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

SOC 51-9021.00

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Zone 2 Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.9
Monitoring
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Instructing
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing
4.0
Mechanical
3.9
English Language
3.2
Public Safety and Security
3.0
Mathematics
3.0
Education and Training
2.8
Food Production
2.4
Engineering and Technology
2.4

Key Tasks

1Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
2Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards.
3Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.
4Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
5Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.

Also Known As

Abrasive Grinder Air Bag Buffer Air Chipper Automatic Blocker Automatic Buffer Automatic Corn Grinder Operator Automatic Grinding Machine Operator Automatic Pattern Edger Back Grinder Ball Truing Machine Operator

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable wrenches Ammeters Belt scales Chipping hammers Claw hammers

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