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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-4194.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

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

What this job is about

Ensure precision in grinding and finishing metal workpieces.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Study blueprints and layouts

    Analyze blueprints to determine grinding procedures and machine setups.

  2. 2

    Select and mount grinding wheels

    Choose appropriate grinding wheels and mount them on machines using hand tools.

  3. 3

    Set up grinding machines

    Prepare and operate grinding machines to process metal workpieces.

  4. 4

    Inspect workpieces for specifications

    Measure and inspect workpieces to ensure they meet required dimensions and surfaces.

  5. 5

    Perform maintenance on machines

    Conduct basic maintenance tasks like cleaning and lubricating machine parts.

Tools used in this work
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft Excel

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.