How do they match: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

  • Forging Dies Final Finisher
  • Metal Finisher
  • Metal Mold Dresser
  • Metal Sander
  • Plastic Boat Buffer
  • Deburr Operator
  • Jewel Hole Rough Opener
  • Spin Table Operator

  • Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

  • File grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications.
  • Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
  • Sharpen abrasive grinding tools, using machines and hand tools.
  • Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.

  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Smooth metal surfaces or edges.