Hand grinding and polishing worker, Kaimahi whakapīata ā-ringa
Also known as
- Metal polisher, concrete polisher, aluminium polisher
Hand grinding and polishing workers use tools to grind, sand or polish metal, wood, stone, plastic or glass materials or products.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$26 to $46
Most common
$68
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Hand grinding and polishing workers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in industrial workshops or foundries
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious and methodical
Tasks
- clean workpieces or finished products
- polish materials, workpieces, or finished products
- smooth metal surfaces or edges
- compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards
- measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- operate grinding equipment
- reshape metal workpieces to established specifications
- remove products or workpieces from production equipment
- mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
- measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators
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)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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