Tool Grinders, Filers, & Sharpeners

Also called: Grinder, Grinder Operator, Tool Grinder,

What they do:

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

On the job, you would:

Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary, stopping machines when problems occur.
Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted

Visual Understanding

quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

ANCA ToolRoom
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

IBM Lotus Notes

high school diploma/GED
certificate after high school

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$39,330

$25,000

$61,870