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

Also called: Crusher Operator, Grinder Operator, Machine Operator, Mill Operator

What They Do

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

Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Career Pathway: Production

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industries at a Glance, at bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm (visited March 20, 2024).