The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Tool grinders work in all parts of the country. However, jobs are most plentiful in the Northeast, Midwest, and West, where manufacturing is concentrated.
Major employers:
- Metalworking machinery manufacturers
- Foundries
- Commercial and industrial equipment manufacturers
- Saw mills
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will decline. This is due in part to increased productivity. New technology allows tool grinders to do their work more quickly. In addition, employment in this field is affected by the economy. When the demand for metal parts falls, tool grinders may be laid off.
Despite the decline, openings will occur as tool grinders leave this occupation.
Tool Grinders (CIS 100214)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
400 Very small |
& |
-8.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
44 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Cook County |
103 Very small |
& |
-1.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
Decatur Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
28 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
Du Page County |
40 Very small |
& |
-5.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Lake County |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
McHenry County |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
47 Small |
& |
-6.4% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Rockford Area |
36 Small |
& |
-8.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Springfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Will County |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
United States |
7,100 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
800 Very few |