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Summary Description


	Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abrasive Grinder

2.	Air Bag Buffer

3.	Air Chipper

4.	Automatic Blocker

5.	Automatic Buffer

6.	Automatic Corn Grinder Operator

7.	Automatic Grinding Machine Operator

8.	Automatic Pattern Edger

9.	Back Grinder

10.	Ball Truing Machine Operator

11.	Bark Grinder

12.	Barytes Grinder

13.	Batch Maker

14.	Batch Mixer

15.	Beater Engineer

16.	Beater Engineer Helper

17.	Bed Rubber

18.	Beef Grinder

19.	Beveler

20.	Beveling and Edging Machine Operator

21.	Beveling Machine Operator

22.	Beveller Operator

23.	Billet Sawyer

24.	Bin Operator

25.	Binman

26.	Blanchard Grinder Operator

27.	Blocker

28.	Bone Crusher

29.	Bone Grinder

30.	Bowling Ball Finisher

31.	Breaker Machine Operator

32.	Breaker Tender

33.	Breaking Machine Operator

34.	Brush Sander

35.	Buffer

36.	Buffing and Sueding Machine Operator

37.	Buhr Mill Operator

38.	Bystronic Operator

39.	Calciner

40.	Carbon Grinder

41.	Carbon Plant Grinder

42.	Chisel Trimmer

43.	Cinder Crusher Operator

44.	Circle Beveler

45.	Circle Edger

46.	Clay Grinder

47.	Clay Temperer

48.	Coal Crusher Operator

49.	Coal Mill Operator

50.	Coal Pulverizing Operator

51.	Cocoa Room Operator

52.	Coffee Grinder

53.	Coke Crusher Operator

54.	Compounder

55.	Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)

56.	Continuous Crusher Operator

57.	Contour Grinder

58.	Convex Grinder

59.	Convex Grinder Operator

60.	Copra Processor

61.	Corn Grinder

62.	Corn Husker

63.	Cracker

64.	Crusher and Blender Operator

65.	Crusher Feeder

66.	Crusher Operator

67.	Crusher Plant Operator

68.	Crusher Setter

69.	Crusher Tender

70.	Crushing Machine Operator

71.	Crystal Cutter

72.	Crystal Grinder

73.	Crystal Lapper

74.	Cullet Crusher

75.	Cullet Crusher and Washer

76.	Cullet Trucker

77.	Cullet Washer

78.	Custom Grinder

79.	Custom Miller

80.	Deburring Machine Operator

81.	Deoiling Machine Operator

82.	Disc-Pad Grinder

83.	Distillery Miller

84.	Dry Pan Operator

85.	Edger

86.	Edging Machine Setter

87.	Equipment Man

88.	Equipment Worker

89.	Fabricator

90.	Facer

91.	Feed Crusher

92.	Feed Crusher Operator

93.	Feed Grinder

94.	Feed Mill Operator

95.	Feed Mill Tender

96.	Finger Grip Machine Operator

97.	Finish Machine Tender

98.	Finishing Machine Tender

99.	First Crusher

100.	Frit Maker

101.	Glass Belt Sander

102.	Glass Edger Operator

103.	Glass Grinder

104.	Glass Worker

105.	Glaze Grinder

106.	Glaze Maker

107.	Gold Reclaimer

108.	Granite Polisher

109.	Graphite Grinder

110.	Grated Cheese Maker

111.	Greenstone Polisher Operator

112.	Grinder

113.	Grinder Mill Operator

114.	Grinder Operator

115.	Grinder Tender

116.	Grinding Machine Operator

117.	Grinding Mill Operator

118.	Gristmill Operator

119.	Gristmiller

120.	Grit Blaster

121.	Gritter

122.	Gritting Machine Operator

123.	Groover

124.	Gypsum Calciner

125.	Hammer Mill Operator

126.	Hand Grinder

127.	Hardboard Grinder

128.	Head Grinder

129.	Head Miller

130.	Hide or Skin Buffer

131.	Hog Tender

132.	Hull Grinder

133.	Huller

134.	Huller Operator

135.	Husker Operator

136.	Hydration Plant Operator

137.	Hydrator

138.	Hydrator Operator

139.	Hydropulper

140.	Hydropulper Operator

141.	Industrial Coffee Grinder

142.	Inflated-Pad Buffer

143.	Ink Grinder

144.	Ivory Polisher

145.	Jewel Bearing Facer

146.	Jewel Bearing Grinder

147.	Jewel Corner Brushing Machine Operator

148.	Jewel Cupping Machine Operator

149.	Jewel Flat Surfacer

150.	Jewel Grinder

151.	Jewel Hole Finish Opener

152.	Kontura Operator

153.	Laboratory Apparatus Glass Grinder

154.	Laboratory Miller

155.	Lacquer Maker

156.	Leguillon Debeader

157.	Lens Cleaner

158.	Lens Fabricating Machine Tender

159.	Lens Grinding Machine Operator

160.	Level Vial Grinder

161.	Level Vial Inside Grinder

162.	Liquor Grinder Mill Operator

163.	Liquor Grinding Mill Operator

164.	Log Chipper Operator

165.	Machine Buffer

166.	Machine Operator

167.	Machine Sand Mixer

168.	Machine Stone Polisher

169.	Machine Stone Polisher Apprentice

170.	Machine Tender

171.	Machine Turner

172.	Manufacturing Assistant

173.	Manufacturing Associate

174.	Manufacturing Operator

175.	Marble and Granite Polisher

176.	Marble Machine Operator

177.	Marble Polisher

178.	Marble Rubber

179.	Meal Grinder Tender

180.	Meal Miller

181.	Meat Grinder

182.	Merchant Miller

183.	Milk Powder Grinder

184.	Mill and Coal Transport Operator

185.	Mill Attendant

186.	Mill Operator

187.	Miller

188.	Miller Apprentice

189.	Mirror Finishing Machine Operator

190.	Miter Grinder Operator

191.	Mix Crusher Operator

192.	Mold Chipper

193.	Mold Dresser

194.	Mold Polisher

195.	Notch Grinder

196.	Nut Grinder

197.	Nut Sheller

198.	Ordnance Equipment Worker

199.	Ore Crusher

200.	Paint Grinder

201.	Peanut Sheller

202.	Pebble Mill Operator

203.	Pecan Huller

204.	Pecan Sheller

205.	Perlite Grinder

206.	Pet Food Deboner

207.	Pigment Grinder

208.	Pipe Bowl Paint Trimmer

209.	Planer Operator

210.	Planer Stone

211.	Plant Operator

212.	Plate Glass Grinder

213.	Plate Glass Polisher

214.	Platen Grinder

215.	Polisher

216.	Polishing Machine Operator

217.	Polishing Machine Tender

218.	Powder Mill Operator

219.	Press Operator

220.	Production Operator

221.	Pulp Grinder

222.	Pulp Grinder and Blender

223.	Pulp Refiner Operator

224.	Pulper

225.	Pulverizer

226.	Pulverizer Mill Operator

227.	Pulverizer Operator

228.	Radius Corner Machine Operator

229.	Raw Mill Operator

230.	Reeler

231.	Refiner Operator

232.	Refining Machine Operator

233.	Regrinder

234.	Rock Crusher

235.	Rock Crusher Operator

236.	Rock Crushing Machine Operator

237.	Rod Mill Tender

238.	Roll Grinder

239.	Roll Tender

240.	Roller

241.	Roller Coverer

242.	Roller Mill Operator

243.	Rough and Trueing Machine Operator

244.	Rough and Truing Machine Operator

245.	Rubber Grinder

246.	Rubbing Bed Operator

247.	Sagger Preparer

248.	Salt Grinder

249.	Salt Washer

250.	Sand Mill Grinder

251.	Sandblast Operator

252.	Sandblaster

253.	Sander

254.	Sander Operator

255.	Sausage Grinder

256.	Save All Operator

257.	Scale Reclamation Tender

258.	Scratcher Tender

259.	Second Miller

260.	Seed Yeast Operator

261.	Shaker

262.	Shaper

263.	Shot Blast Equipment Operator

264.	Shot Blaster

265.	Shotblast Operator

266.	Shotblaster

267.	Shredder Operator

268.	Shredding Floor Equipment Operator

269.	Sifter

270.	Slab Grinder

271.	Slate Splitter

272.	Slurry Control Operator Helper

273.	Smoother

274.	Snuff Grinder

275.	Snuff Grinder and Screener

276.	Snuff Maker

277.	Soap Grinder

278.	Spice Grinder

279.	Spice Miller

280.	Sponge Buffer

281.	Spouter

282.	Stamper

283.	Stamping Mill Tender

284.	Stone Lathe Operator

285.	Stone Mill Operator

286.	Stone Planer

287.	Stone Rougher

288.	Stopper Grinder

289.	Straight Line Edger

290.	Strip Polisher

291.	Sugar Chipper Machine Operator

292.	Sugar Grinder

293.	Surface Plate Finisher

294.	Sweet Potato Disintegrator

295.	Synthetic Soil Blocks Pulper

296.	Third Miller

297.	Tile Grinder

298.	Tire Buffer

299.	Tombstone Polisher

300.	Top Polisher

301.	Touch-Up Edger

302.	Tube Buffer

303.	Tumbler

304.	Tumbler Operator

305.	Unit Operator

306.	Unit Tender

307.	Wafer Abrading Machine Tender

308.	Ware Dresser

309.	Waredresser

310.	Washer and Crusher Tender

311.	Watch Crystal Edge Grinder

312.	Water Fabricator Operator

313.	Wet Mix Operator

314.	Wet Pan Operator

315.	Wet Process Miller

316.	Wheat and Oats Flake Miller

317.	Wheel Mill Operator

318.	White Lead Grinder

319.	Wood Flour Miller

320.	Wood Grinder

321.	Wood Grinder Operator

Job Tasks

	Read work orders to determine production specifications and information. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

	Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

	Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing. Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

	Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

	Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials. Operate grinding equipment.

	Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms. Record operational or production data.

	Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

	Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Weigh finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment.

	Mark bins as to types of mixtures stored. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

	Notify supervisors of needed repairs. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

	Turn valves to regulate the moisture contents of materials. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.

	Set mill gauges to specified fineness of grind. Operate grinding equipment.

	Reject defective products and readjust equipment to eliminate problems. Evaluate quality of materials or products.

	Clean work areas. Clean work areas.

	Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

	Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools. Clear equipment jams.

	Inspect chains, belts, or scrolls for signs of wear. Inspect production equipment.

	Load materials into machinery and equipment, using hand tools. Load materials into production equipment.

	Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes. Operate pumping systems or equipment.

	Add or mix chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices. Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

	Break mixtures to size, using picks.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

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.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

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