• Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers
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  • Manufacturing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 31,370
    $23,780 range bar $44,100
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers grind, sand, or polish- using hand tools or hand-held power tools - a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. This category includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

What do they typically do

  • Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to meet grinding and polishing standards
  • Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing
  • Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment
  • Select files or other abrasives, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes
  • Record product and processing data on forms
  • Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes
  • Inspect, measure dimensions, test, and compare workpieces to templates to check their quality
  • Mark defects such as knotholes, cracks, and splits for repair

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth -1.5%
Job Openings 59

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Education & Training

  • Education

    Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
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    License
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Private Training Programs
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