Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Work with or tend to machinery used for crushing, grinding, or polishing materials like coal, glass, grain, stone, food, and rubber.

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Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Comfort of the work setting
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Education and Training Know More
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Food Production Know More
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Top Skills

Equipment Maintenance Know More
Instructing Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
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Quality Control Analysis Know More
Troubleshooting Know More