Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Civilian:
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.
Job Titles
- Abrasive Worker
- Air Grinder
- Aluminum Polisher
- Automatic Grinder Operator
- Axle Bearing Polisher
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $31,280
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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