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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Common Tasks
- Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
- Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
- Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.
- Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms.
- Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $18.17 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.53 and $27.60 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $37,798.26 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,905.23 and $57,417.01 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,400 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 4.2% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 2,300.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $30,908.
