O*NET-SOC 51-9021.00

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.8808/2024
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.8808/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2024
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2024
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.6208/2024
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2024
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2024
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.508/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2024
Rate Control1.A.2.b.43.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.Core4908/2024
Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.Core4708/2024
Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.Core4908/2024
Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.Core4708/2024
Notify supervisors of needed repairs.Core4608/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.3311/2023
Investigative2.1611/2023
Enterprising1.2211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.