Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

What Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners Do

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

Tool grinder, filer, and sharpener Salaries

• 2020 employment: 6,200
• May 2021 median annual wage: $38,430

Job Outlook for Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: -100
• Growth rate: -2 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Tool grinder, filer, and sharpener

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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