Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

What Does a Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
• 2Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
• 3Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
• 4Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.
• 5Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.
• 6Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.
• 7Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
• 8Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary