U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (broad occupation)

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers (minor group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009