As of June 2026, Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders has an AI-exposure score of 52/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

52/100
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More exposed than 38% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$48,540. About 2,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Common titles
GrinderMachine OperatorMillerPreparation Operator (Prep Operator)Beveler OperatorCullet Trucker
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
Operation and ControlMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeaking
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP softwareEmail softwareSpreadsheet software
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeConsequence of errorFrequent contact with othersRepeating tasks

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, SOC 51-9021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms.
  • Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
  • Turn valves to regulate the moisture contents of materials.
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Augmentable
  • Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
  • Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
15 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (85%).

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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$42,660
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