How do they match: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Cutter Grinder
  • Trimmer
  • Castings Trimmer
  • Mold Cutting Machine Operator

  • 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.

  • Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.
  • 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 workpieces.
  • Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.

  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.