MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Select and mount grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.

Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary, stopping machines when problems occur.

Remove and replace worn or broken machine parts, using hand tools.

Perform basic maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts.

Compute numbers, widths, and angles of cutting tools, micrometers, scales, and gauges, and adjust tools to produce specified cuts.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Independence

Cooperation

Adaptability/Flexibility

Analytical Thinking

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring

Operation and Control

Quality Control Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Repairing

Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

High school diploma 45%
Post-secondary certificate 36%
Less than high school 13%
Associate's degree 6%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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