Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
In the geosciences, crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters,
operators, and tenders are responsible for preparing samples of rocks,
minerals, and other materials for analysis. Their work requires a
moderate background in the geosciences and can vary depending on the
specific task at hand, such as:
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Operating machinery that is used to crush, grind, or polish rock and
mineral samples.
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Monitoring machinery to ensure that it is running smoothly and
producing high-quality results.
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Cleaning and maintaining machinery to keep it operating efficiently
and to prevent it from damaging samples.
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Recording data about the samples and how they were processed.
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