Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
About the profession
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
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Based on the Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpener → Technician Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpener → Senior Technician Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpener → Lead Technician Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpener
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
68K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $32,020 - $41,053/year With equity/bonuses: $35,222 - $49,264 Top markets (SF/NYC): $36,823 - $49,264 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,414 - $36,948 Year 2-3: Junior level $41,053 - $47,581 Year 4-6: Mid level $47,581 - $51,588 Year 7-10: Senior level $51,588 - $62,074 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpener genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operations Monitoring and Operation and Control You…
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