Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand)

What Grinding and polishing workers Do

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

Grinding and polishing worker Salaries

• 2020 employment: 23,700
• May 2021 median annual wage: $35,670

Job Outlook for Grinding and polishing workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: -3,200
• Growth rate: -14 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Grinding and polishing worker

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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