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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers.
- Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
- 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.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
- Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $16.46 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.32 and $24.02 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $34,246.06 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,394.18 and $49,965.56 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 150 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 13.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing the total number to 130.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $16.00 with the median annual salary reaching $33,634.
