Typical Tasks
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 workpieces.
Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.
Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self-Control
Cooperation
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
