Grinding and Polishing Laborer
Clean, deburr, polish, or grind items of metals, plastics, or rubbers. Also known as Laborer, Grinding and Polishing
Cleans, deburrs, polishes, or grinds items of metal, plastic, or rubber, using handtools or powered equipment, performing any combination of following tasks: Scrapes or rubs parts with file, wire brush, or buffing cloth. Holds part against buffing or grinding wheel. Deburrs or polishes parts, using portable grinder, chipping hammer, buffer, deburring tool, or hand pick. Mounts part on revolving spindle or chuck and holds or moves tools, such as file, abrasive stone, or cloth against workpiece to file, grind, polish, or buff surface. Cleans interior surfaces of holes, using reamer. Changes tools on powered equipment. Applies abrasive compound, wax, or other dressing to facilitate cleaning or polishing operation. May be known according to process performed as Buffer II; Burrer; Burrer-Marker, Axle; Top-Edge Beveler; Wire Brusher.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $19,000 – $41,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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