Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners, task by task.

The 27 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

Also filed here53

filer
grinder
deburrer
finisher
polisher
saw filer
sharpener
die barber
die fitter
die reamer
saw fitter
tool filer
die grinder
die trimmer
and 39 more

The full activity list

All 27 detailed work activities O*NET records for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 4

Mostly automatable activities for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Activity	Jobs
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications	50
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences	37
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements	23
Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production	12

Barely automatable 23

Barely automatable activities for Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Activity	Jobs
Clean production equipment	51
Maintain production or processing equipment	38
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment	37
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment	36
Replace worn equipment components	32
Operate grinding equipment	31
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment	30
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions	26
Lubricate production equipment	26
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references	26
Select production equipment according to product specifications	24
Operate welding equipment	23
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications	20
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products	19
Smooth metal surfaces or edges	15
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow	14
Package products for storage or shipment	11
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment	11
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools	9
Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions	9
Apply solutions to production equipment	8
Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products	7
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures	7