Is being a tool sharpener a good fit for you?
Smooths, sharpens, polishes and grinds metal tools and objects with great care.
What the work involves
- Watches machines to see if adjustments are needed and stops them when there are problems.
- Chooses and fits grinding wheels to machines, following specifications.
- Sets up and runs grinding and polishing machines to sharpen metal tools and parts.
- Inspects, feels and measures pieces to check surfaces and sizes are right.
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 tool sharpener is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.