Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
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- Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices
- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to make sure they meet specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers
- Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points
- Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation
- Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to understand product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences
- Watch machine operations to find any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems
- Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements
- Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.3%
Job Openings 281
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
2062
2009
Change -53