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Craft and Related Trades Workers

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Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers

Minor Group

722

Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers

Unit Group

7224

Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners

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Metal Polisher

Metal Polisher (Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners) operates grinding and polishing machines to shape, finish, and maintain metal workpieces and cutting tools. They remove excess material, smooth surfaces, sharpen edges, and ensure components such as saws, knives, crankshafts, and industrial tools meet precise specifications and quality standards. The role encompasses both finishing metal surfaces to achieve smooth, reflective results and maintaining the functionality and accuracy of tools used in various industrial and manufacturing processes.

Tasks

Set up and operate grinding, polishing, and sharpening machines for metal parts, tools, knives, saw blades, and crankshafts.

Select, mount, and adjust grinding wheels or attachments according to material and job specifications.

Inspect, measure, and test metal surfaces, tools, threads, and finished products to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.

Sharpen and polish cutting tools, instruments, knives, saw blades, and metal teeth using grinding or buffing equipment.

Grind crank pins, crankshaft journals, and screw threads accurately to uniform dimensions using specialised equipment.

Repair, maintain, and clean grinding, polishing, and sharpening machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Diagnose faults in tools, saws, and metal parts, and perform necessary repairs or adjustments.

Apply hand finishing techniques such as polishing, sanding, or buffing to improve surface quality.

Follow technical drawings, specifications, and safety protocols during all operations.

Maintain records of maintenance, sharpening, and repair activities as required.

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Manufacturing

0714
Mechanics and Metal Trades

Skills

Basic

Ability to follow technical instructions, drawings, and safety procedures.

Attention to detail to ensure precision and high-quality work.

Basic mathematical and mechanical skills for measurements and understanding machine operations.

Manual dexterity for operating grinding and polishing machinery.

Physical stamina and coordination for handling tools and managing tasks efficiently.

Specific

Ability to perform surface finishing and polishing to achieve desired metal finishes.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications for grinding, polishing, and tool maintenance tasks.

Capability to select appropriate grinding wheels, polishing tools, or sharpening methods based on material and task.

Competence in performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and machine calibration to ensure consistent performance.

Familiarity with thread, blade, crankshaft, and saw specifications, including geometry and tolerances.

Knowledge of metal properties, tool materials, and appropriate grinding or polishing techniques.

Knowledge of safety standards and protocols when operating grinding, polishing, and sharpening equipment.

Proficiency in operating grinding, polishing, and sharpening machines, including computer numerical control and manual equipment.

Skill in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and callipers to ensure accuracy and conformance to tolerances.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent

Related Courses

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e-Latih Online Course

Madani TVET Course

Minor Unit Group

7224-01

Metal Polisher

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