What is a profile grinder technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a profile grinder technician

1. Explore profile grinder technician education requirements

   Most common profile grinder technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   34.7 %

   Bachelor's

   34.7 %

   Associate

   16.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific profile grinder technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Grinders	20.63%
   CNC	19.41%
   Grinding Machines	14.54%
   Calipers	13.97%
   Safety Procedures	13.23%

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3. Complete relevant profile grinder technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New profile grinder technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a profile grinder technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real profile grinder technician resumes.

4. Research profile grinder technician duties and responsibilities

   • Profile belts and set up grinders
   • Set up and run Tru tech OD and revolution.
   • Wire control enclosures, replace existing controls with CNC and servo motors.
   • Perform program setup and operate CNC Chucker lathes for short run jobs and some work on CNC mills.

5. Apply for profile grinder technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a profile grinder technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams