Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand)

Top 3 grinding and polishing Jobs

  • Mold Maker - Cast Products - Harwood Heights, IL

    Notify Tool Room Manager when mold needs to be sent out for heat treating, wire burning, jig- grinding , polishing , blanchard grinding or engraving * Accountable for inspection of completed mold and ...

  • Tool Grinder - JSK Recruiting, Inc - Skokie, IL

    Experience: 2-5 years in tool grinding , with a strong understanding of tooling and machine ... Polish language skills would be a big plus Ready to bring your expertise to a growing, family ...

  • Tig Welder/Fabricator Thin Gauge Stainless - Tungsten Capital Partners - Solon, OH

    ... drill gun, grinders , and cut off wheels * Prior experience welding, preferably in a manufacturing environment * High proficiency in TIG welding & polishing light gauge stainless steel * High ...

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What Grinding and polishing workers Do

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.


Grinding and polishing worker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 23,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $35,670

Job Outlook for Grinding and polishing workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -3,200
  • Growth rate: -14 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Grinding and polishing worker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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