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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in The United States

(Reguladores, operarios y encargados de máquinas rectificadoras, lapeadoras, pulidoras y bruñidoras, productos de metal y plástico)

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

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)51-4033.00
Career InterestsR
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.95 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)75,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)68,200
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)7,400
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$25,180
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$37,860
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$53,660
Career ClusterManufacturing
(Fabricación)
Major Occupational GroupProduction

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