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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9022.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

What this job is about

Ensure the quality and precision of finished workpieces through grinding and polishing.

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

    Inspect finished workpieces

    Verify quality by comparing workpieces to templates and measuring dimensions.

  2. 2

    Grind and polish objects

    Use hand tools and power tools to correct defects and prepare surfaces.

  3. 3

    Measure and mark workpieces

    Ensure grinding and polishing standards are met by marking dimensions on objects.

  4. 4

    Trim and deburr parts

    Use chisels and scrapers to remove imperfections from objects.

  5. 5

    Record processing data

    Document product and processing information on specified forms.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.