Is being a grinding machine operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs grinding machines that smooth, sharpen and polish metal or plastic parts.
What the work involves
- Measures workpieces and marks them out with precision measuring tools.
- Inspects and measures finished pieces to check they meet specifications.
- Sets and adjusts machine controls to match the product specifications.
- Watches the machine for problems and adjusts it to fix them.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a grinding machine operator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.