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

  • Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Burrer
  • Machine Finisher
  • Machine Grinder
  • Machine Tester
  • Machine Tool Dresser
  • Machinist
  • Operator
  • Automatic Grinder Operator
  • Band Reamer Machine Operator
  • Bit Sharpener Operator
  • Buffing Machine Operator
  • Buffing Machine Tender
  • Burnishing Machine Operator
  • Burr Machine Operator
  • Burr Bench Operator
  • Burrer Operator
  • Burring Machine Operator
  • Burring Wheel Operator
  • CNC Operator
  • Cell Operator
  • Centerless Grinder Operator
  • Centerless Grinder Set-Up Operator
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Operator
  • Deburring Machine Operator
  • Deburring and Tooling Machine Operator
  • Double Reamer Operator
  • Edging Machine Operator
  • File Machine Operator
  • Filing Machine Operator
  • Finish Opener
  • Gear Lapping Machine Operator
  • Grinder Machine Setter
  • Grinder Operator
  • Grinder Set Up Operator
  • Grinder Setup Operator
  • Grinding Machine Operator
  • Grinding Machine Tender
  • Grinding Wheel Operator
  • Honing Machine Operator
  • Honing Machine Set-Up Operator
  • Jig Grinder Set-Up Operator
  • Lap Machine Tender
  • Lapping Machine Operator
  • Lapping Machine Set-Up Operator
  • Magnetic Grinder Operator
  • Manufacturing Operator
  • Mirror Finishing Machine Operator
  • Mold Cutting Machine Operator
  • Nicking Machine Operator
  • Polishing Machine Operator
  • Process Equipment Operator
  • Production Honing Machine Operator
  • Production Lapping Machine Operator
  • Roll Grinder Operator
  • Sander Operator
  • Sanding Machine Operator
  • Sanding Machine Tender
  • Shear Grinder Operator
  • Shot Grinder Operator
  • Silverware Buffing Machine Operator
  • Sizing Machine Operator
  • Thread Tool Grinder Set-Up Operator
  • Tool Honing Machine Set-Up Operator
  • Tool Polishing Machine Operator
  • Universal Grinder 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.
  • Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points.
  • Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
  • Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.
  • Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.
  • Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
  • Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.
  • Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
  • Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.
  • 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.
  • Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
  • Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.

  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.