Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender Career

Job Description: 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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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$36,050

Median Hourly Wage

$17.33*

Total Employed Nationally

29,830


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.