Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Jobs Pay in Colorado
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.33 – $25.96
Average Annual Pay
Range: $44,366 – $53,997
How much do Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.59/hr
Range: $18.13 – $22.07
Annual Rate
$40,755
Range: $37,711 – $45,897
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.05/hr
Range: $21.33 – $25.96
Annual Rate
$47,947
Range: $44,366 – $53,997
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.51/hr
Range: $24.53 – $29.85
Annual Rate
$55,139
Range: $51,021 – $62,097
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job description
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
