Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Current openings

Hand Buffer 3

Number of positions

2012: 400    2014: 400

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 10
(Total: 10)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,310
($9/hour)
Middle:
$26,570
($12/hour)
Up to:
$35,130
($16/hour)
Average:
$29,860
($14/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.