Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
About the profession
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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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Technician Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Senior Technician Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Lead Technician Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
63K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $32,650 - $40,283/year With equity/bonuses: $35,915 - $48,340 Top markets (SF/NYC): $37,548 - $48,340 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,855 - $36,255 Year 2-3: Junior level $40,283 - $45,519 Year 4-6: Mid level $45,519 - $49,352 Year 7-10: Senior level $49,352 - $58,325 Year 10+:…
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