Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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.
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Salary Information
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic: $45,190 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. | General |
| Operate grinding equipment. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Lay out parts to prepare for assembly. | General |
| Select production equipment according to product specifications. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | General |
| Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. | General |
| Operate cutting equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. | General |
| Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces. | General |
| Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. | General |
| Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. | General |
| Feed materials or products into or through equipment. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Manufacturing reporting system | Inventory management software |
| Mazak Mazatrol SMART CNC | Industrial control software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - Welding | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations | National Institute for Metalworking Skills | Not Available |
| Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations | National Institute for Metalworking Skills | Not Available |
| Machining Level I - Grinding I | National Institute for Metalworking Skills | Not Available |