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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Battle Creek, Michigan

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders on average make:
$49,920 ($24.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
9
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 8.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Abrasive Grinder, Air Bag Buffer, Air Chipper, Automatic Blocker, Automatic Buffer, Automatic Corn Grinder Operator, Automatic Grinding Machine Operator, Automatic Pattern Edger, Back Grinder, Ball Truing Machine Operator

Tools Used

Adjustable wrenches, Ammeters, Belt scales, Chipping hammers, Claw hammers, Comealongs, Desktop computers, Dollies, Forklifts, Front end loaders

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.

Personality

Dependability, Self-Control, Independence, Adaptability/Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Leadership, Initiative, Stress Tolerance, Cooperation, Concern for Others

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