Career Wiring

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

O*NET-SOC 51-4033.00 · interest code RCI

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.

How this work is wired

O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Realistic — hands-on, physical, practical work with tools, machines, plants or animals — then Conventional and Investigative.

Realistic7.0
Investigative2.1
Artistic1.2
Social1.0
Enterprising1.0
Conventional3.9

Preparation typically needed

Job Zone 2 — some preparation — usually a high-school diploma and a few months of training.

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