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Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects.

Salary for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

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Percentile
75th
Percentile
Mean
U.S. $19,350
($9.30)
$29,300
($14.08)
$25,010
($12.03)
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Job Zone Description

Job Zone 1 - Little or no preparation needed

Overall Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed. For example, you can become a general office clerk even if you haven't worked in an office.

Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Examples
Bus drivers, forest and conservation workers, general office clerks, home health aides, and waiters/waitresses.

These occupations often involve following instructions and helping others.

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1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

Solderers and Brazers

5.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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