Grinder operator, Kaiwhakamahi tārei maitai
Also known as
- Tool grinder, tool repairer, tool sharpener, machine tool grinder, saw doctor, saw sharpener, machine operator
Grinder operators use precision grinding or sharpening machines to finish and restore metal tools and objects.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$67K to $102K
Most common
$131K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Grinder operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in workshops, factories and sawmills and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, acurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- use grinding machines to finish metal
- set machine controls for grinding
- mount grinding wheels and attachments
- monitor grinding machines
- inspect finished surfaces for quality
- measure parts for size
- read drawings to understand job requirements
- estimate job costs
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Saw Doctoring (Level 4)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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