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.
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Prior Experience Needed
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How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
File grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications.
Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. | - | - | - |
| Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery. | - | - | - |
| Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes. | - | - | - |
| File grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications. | - | - | - |
| Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$41,690
per year
Mean Wage
$43,550
per year
Employment
12K
workers
Wage Range
$32,120 - $57,250
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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