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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders—Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing industries employ over 90 percent of workers. A few weeks of on-the-job training is sufficient for most workers to learn basic machine tending operations, but a year or more is required to become a highly skilled operator or setter. Employment is projected to decline rapidly. Those who can operate multiple machines will have the best opportunities for advancement and for gaining jobs with more long-term potential.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing	1,950
Sawmills and Wood Preservation	1,330
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	1,280
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	990
Foundries	740
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	660
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing	480
Other Wood Product Manufacturing	410
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	370
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing	360

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	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

	Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Average Annual Salary	$35,670
Average Hourly Wage	$17.15
Total Employment	11,860