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You Are Here: Vermont Department of Labor ELMIOccupation ProfileCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
| (O*NET 51-9021.00, SOC 51-9021) |
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What they do
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Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
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Beveler Operator, Cullet Trucker, Grinder, Grinder Operator, Machine Operator, Machine Tender, Miller, Polisher, Preparation Operator (Prep Operator), Pulverizer
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2024 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 20.67 |
$42,990 |
| 25% |
$ 22.84 |
$47,500 |
| Median |
$ 25.85 |
$53,760 |
| 75% |
$ 31.69 |
$65,910 |
| 90% |
$ 35.35 |
$73,520 |
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| Average |
$ 27.53 |
$57,260 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2022 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
| 19% |
- Mining (except oil and gas)
| 17% |
- Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing
| 15% |
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing
| 5% |
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods
| 4% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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- Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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- Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
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- Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
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- Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
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- Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.
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- Notify supervisors of needed repairs.
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2022 employment |
140 |
| 2032 employment |
133 |
Annual percent change
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-0.5% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
13 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
| Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
| Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 19% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 62% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 19% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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- Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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- Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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- Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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- Clean production equipment.
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- Maintain production or processing equipment.
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- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
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- Operate grinding equipment.
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Other Resources
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