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Will AI replace Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,540
25th–75th pct. $40,430–$60,040
Top pay (est.)
$90,000
Top 10% $69,240
Pay in 5 years
$55,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,100est.
$55,200–$74,500
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.7%
2,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders? AI replacement risk

35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Coordination
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Public Safety and Security
3.7
English Language
3.7
Mathematics
3.3
Mechanical
3.3
Administration and Management
3.1
Education and Training
3.0
Production and Processing
2.9
Administrative
2.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Reaction TimeControl PrecisionNear VisionRate ControlResponse OrientationMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

High school diploma
62%
Less than high school
19%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
34%
3–6 months
26%
1–3 months
22%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
35%
None
31%
6–12 months
24%
3–6 months
6%
1–2 years
2%
1–3 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.