O*NET-SOC 51-9022.00

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

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.

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
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.3808/2023
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.2508/2023
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.1208/2023
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1208/2023
Repairing2.B.3.l3.008/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.8808/2023

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
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.008/2023
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.7508/2023
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.7508/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2023
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2023
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.2508/2023

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
Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.Core5308/2023
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.Core5308/2023
Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.Core5308/2023
Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.Core5308/2023
Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.Core5308/2023

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.3211/2023
Artistic1.6911/2023
Investigative1.3911/2023
Social1.0911/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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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.