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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Median Salary
46,410
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,480

10%

$46,410

Median

$67,290

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    44%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    35%

  • Less than high school

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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