Remove finished workpieces from machines and place them in boxes or on racks, setting aside pieces that are defective

Dress grinding wheels according to specifications

Perform basic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts

Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines to grind metal workpieces such as dies, parts, and tools

Use hand tools and knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures to select and mount grinding wheels on machines according to specifications

Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to make sure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications

File or finish surfaces of workpieces using proper hand tools

Monitor machine operations to decide whether adjustments are needed, stopping machines when problems occur