Career Overlap Occupation record
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Where a tool grinder can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role a tool grinder already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Tool grinder perform precision grinding processes on metal objects and tools. They grind, sharpen or smoothen metal surfaces using the appropriate tools and instruments. Tool grinders follow tooling instructions and assure the processed workpiece meets the necessary specifications.

Also known as lead tool grinder, precision tool grinder, tool sharpener, operator of tool and cutter grinder, grinder, tool cutter and grinder, toolgrinder, CNC operator of tool and cutter grinder.

Craft and related trades workers 33 skills on file 5 career moves 0 above 60% overlap Closest: surface grinding machine operator, 39%

Fig. 2 · Career map 5 nearest · ESCO v1.2.1
surface grinding machine oper… 39% covered cylindrical grinder operator 37% covered riveter 36% covered drill press operator 36% covered metal planer operator 35% covered tool grinder You are here
  • 70% and above · short step
  • 50 to 70% · real move
  • Below 50% · substantial retraining
The 5 nearest destinations from tool grinder, each one a link to that move’s record. Distance from the centre is how much retraining the move takes; the figure on each is how much of that role a tool grinder already covers. All 5 are listed in the tables below.
Table 1

Table 1 · A bigger jump

Possible, but expect real retraining rather than a sideways step.

Table 2

Table 2 · What the job itself asks for

A tool grinder needs 15 required skills and areas of knowledge. These 10 are the ones fewest other jobs share, so they say the most about the work.

Required skill Area
  • use metalworking tools handling and moving
  • operate surface grinder working with machinery and specialised equipment
  • manipulate metal handling and moving
  • apply precision metalworking techniques working with machinery and specialised equipment
  • cutting technologies engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • dispose of cutting waste material handling and moving
  • ensure equipment maintenance management skills
  • remove inadequate workpieces handling and moving
  • remove processed workpiece handling and moving
  • operate precision measuring equipment working with machinery and specialised equipment
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Tool grinder is filed under Craft and related trades workers, ISCO major group 7. The full index lists all ten groups.

Note

How these figures were compiled

Overlap is how much of the target role is already part of a tool grinder’s work. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.