Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
SOC Code: 51-9022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,792 | $46,509 | $54,205 | $61,922 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $41,080 | $47,778 | $54,454 | $61,152 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $38,459 | $46,010 | $53,560 | $61,110 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42,578 | $48,755 | $54,912 | $61,090 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $37,835 | $45,323 | $52,790 | $60,278 |
| Kingston, NY | $37,835 | $45,323 | $52,790 | $60,278 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,835 | $45,323 | $52,790 | $60,278 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $37,918 | $45,074 | $52,250 | $59,405 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $37,565 | $44,803 | $52,042 | $59,280 |
| Reno, NV | $34,965 | $42,931 | $50,898 | $58,864 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Repairing | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.6 |
| Mechanical | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 37.3% |
| Less than high school | 26.7% |
| Some college | 24.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
- Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.
- Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
- Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.
- Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
- Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
- Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.
- Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools.
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