Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

	Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	2,020
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities	1,840
Foundries	1,730
Plastics Product Manufacturing	1,430
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only)	1,100
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)	1,080
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	1,060
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)	1,060
Ship and Boat Building	960
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	920

Career Video

Title: "Hand Polishers and Grinders"

Duration: 01:24

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Average Annual Salary	$31,900
Average Hourly Wage	$15.34
Total Employment	30,280