Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand)

Top 3 grinding and polishing Jobs

  • Deburr / Grinder Polisher - Amtec Contract - Fullerton, CA

    Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes. * Related occupations * Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and ...

  • Polishing Technician (ENTRY LEVEL) - Rainbow Research Optics - Englewood, CO

    Job Description The Polishing Technician I position is an entry-level job responsible for learning ... Grinding - to include continuous and double side * May assist with pouring lap * Inspects and ...

  • Grinders / Shop Helpers - 6am start - EFP Staffing - Pico Rivera, CA

    Grinding * Polishing * Painting * Assembly * Clean up / finishing doors Requirements: * Available to work overtime & weekends as needed * Open to work in different departments as needed / open to ...

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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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