6524-Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners

Job Title: 

Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners

Job Description: 

Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners polish and grind metal surfaces and sharpen tools.

Tasks: 

Dressing grinding wheels, according to specifications

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

302 - Design and Applied Arts

Specific Occupations: 

652401 - Metal Polisher
Description : Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective or other finishes.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Electropolisher, Metal Cleaner, Metal Finisher, Metal Working Burnisher

652402 - Tool Grinder and Sharpener
Description : Sharpens cutting tools and instruments using grinding wheels or mechanically operated grinding machines.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Knife Sharpener

652403 - Saw Maker and Repairer
Description : Makes, repairs, sets and sharpens blades for circular, band and other saws.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Saw Doctor, Saw Setter, Saw Sharpener

652404 - Grinder
Description : Grinds metal surfaces.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Rough Grinder Metal Foundry

Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa