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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Production (51-4194)

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

At a Glance

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners earns a median of $48,970/yr with -7.8% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Controlling Machines and Processes, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel.

Median Annual Wage

$48,970/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-7.8%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (6)

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

3.9
Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

3.8
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

3.5
Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

3.4
Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

3.4
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.3

Knowledge (2)

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

3.6
Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

3.5

Abilities (10)

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

4.0
Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

3.9
Control Precision

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

3.9
Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

3.9
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.8
Selective Attention

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

3.4
Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

3.4
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.4
Flexibility of Closure

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

3.3
Perceptual Speed

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

3.3

Technology (2)

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (15)

Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

4.6
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.2
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

4.0
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

3.9
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.7
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.6
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3.6
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.4
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

3.3
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

3.3

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