Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Advertisement
Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $79,352 | $88,816 | $98,280 | $107,744 |
| Casper, WY | $55,099 | $67,746 | $80,413 | $93,059 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $60,216 | $67,454 | $74,672 | $81,910 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $59,426 | $65,541 | $71,656 | $77,771 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $43,597 | $54,600 | $65,582 | $76,586 |
| St. George, UT | $43,638 | $54,517 | $65,416 | $76,294 |
| Carson City, NV | $55,162 | $62,150 | $69,160 | $76,149 |
| Reno, NV | $55,162 | $62,150 | $69,160 | $76,149 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $54,475 | $61,485 | $68,494 | $75,504 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $53,352 | $60,674 | $67,995 | $75,317 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
| Administrative | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 61.7% |
| Less than high school | 19.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 17.7% |
| Some college | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
- Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
- Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.
- Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms.
- Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
- Notify supervisors of needed repairs.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word SAP software Email software Spreadsheet software Word processing software
Advertisement
H-1B Guides & Resources
Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?
Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.