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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

SOC 51-9022.00

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

Zone 1 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Operation and Control

3.1

Equipment Maintenance

3.1

Troubleshooting

3.0

Repairing

3.0

Reading Comprehension

2.9

Active Listening

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.2

English Language

3.1

Mechanical

3.1

Education and Training

2.9

Mathematics

2.9

Administration and Management

2.6

Engineering and Technology

2.5

Public Safety and Security

2.4

Key Tasks

1Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.

2Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.

3Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.

4Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.

5Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.

Also Known As

Aircraft Skin Burnisher Balance Wheel Arm Burnisher Balance Wheel Hand Filer Barrel Finisher Barrel Repairer Beveler Bit Shaver Buffer Burrer Casting Finisher