Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Carry out fine metal finishing operations such as smoothing, sharpening, polishing, and grinding.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
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Handling and Moving Objects Know More
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
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Top Skills

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