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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Card Grinder

2.	Cell Operator

3.	CNC Operator (Computer Numerically Controlled Operator)

4.	Computer Numerical Control Grinding Technician (CNC Grinding Technician)

5.	Crankshaft Grinder

6.	Cutter Grind Tool Technician

7.	Cutter Grinder

8.	Cutting Tool Sharpener

9.	Cylinder Grinder

10.	Die Barber

11.	Die Fitter

12.	Die Grinder

13.	Die Polisher

14.	Die Reamer

15.	Die Trimmer

16.	Finish Filer

17.	Finisher

18.	Finishing Cell Grinder

19.	Grinder

20.	Grinder Cell Operator

21.	Grinder Operator, External, Tool

22.	Grinder Operator, Surface, Tool

23.	Hand Finishing Cell Captain

24.	Hand Tool Lapper

25.	Internal Grinder Set-Up Operator

26.	Machine Operator

27.	Machinist

28.	Maintenance Machinist

29.	Mechanic

30.	Mold Maker

31.	Mold Polisher

32.	Mold Repair Person

33.	OD Grinder Operator (Outer Diameter Grinder Operator)

34.	Outer Diameter Grinder (OD Grinder)

35.	Outer Diameter Technician (OD Technician)

36.	Polisher

37.	Precision Grinder

38.	Precision Honer

39.	Sapphire Stylus Grinder

40.	Saw Filer

41.	Saw Fitter

42.	Saw Straightener

43.	Sharpener

44.	Special Process Person

45.	Thread Grinder

46.	Tool and Cutter Grinder

47.	Tool and Die Maker

48.	Tool Dresser

49.	Tool Grinder

50.	Tool Grinder Operator

51.	Tool Grinding Machine Operator

52.	Tool Grinding Technician

53.	Tool Maintenance Worker

54.	Tool Maker

55.	Tool Room Grinder

56.	Tool Sharpener

57.	Tool Straightener

58.	Universal Grinder Set-Up Operator

59.	Utility Person

Job Tasks

	Dress grinding wheels, according to specifications. Apply solutions to production equipment.

	Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary, stopping machines when problems occur. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. Operate grinding equipment.

	Compute numbers, widths, and angles of cutting tools, micrometers, scales, and gauges, and adjust tools to produce specified cuts. Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications. Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines to grind metal workpieces such as dies, parts, and tools. Operate grinding equipment.

	Remove finished workpieces from machines and place them in boxes or on racks, setting aside pieces that are defective. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Package products for storage or shipment.

	Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Turn valves to direct flow of coolant against cutting wheels and workpieces during grinding. Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

	Fit parts together in preassembly to ensure that dimensions are accurate. Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.

	File or finish surfaces of workpieces, using prescribed hand tools. Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

	Select and mount grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Inspect dies to detect defects, assess wear, and verify specifications, using micrometers, steel gauge pins, and loupes. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Duplicate workpiece contours, using tracer attachments. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Straighten workpieces and remove dents, using straightening presses and hammers. Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.

	Perform basic maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Remove and replace worn or broken machine parts, using hand tools. Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. Replace worn equipment components.

	Attach workpieces to grinding machines and form specified sections and repair cracks, using welding or brazing equipment. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Operate welding equipment.

	Place workpieces in electroplating solutions or apply pigments to surfaces of workpieces to highlight ridges and grooves. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

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

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

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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