Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Examine materials, ingredients, or products to make sure they meet established standards
- Read work orders to determine production specifications and information
- Notify supervisors of needed repairs
- Record data from operations, testing, and production on forms
- Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools
- Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials
- Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specific intervals to make sure they meet requirements
- Observe operation of equipment to make sure material continues to flow, detect malfunctions, and ensure safe and efficient operation
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.9%
Job Openings 1
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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