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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 Monitoring4.0
Operation and Control3.9
Monitoring3.4
Reading Comprehension3.0
Active Listening3.0
Speaking3.0
Instructing3.0
Equipment Maintenance3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Production and Processing4.0
Mechanical3.9
English Language3.2
Public Safety and Security3.0
Mathematics3.0
Education and Training2.8
Food Production2.4
Engineering and Technology2.4
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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