To work as a floor sanding machine operator, you typically need to:

• complete moderate-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this job. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent

On-the-job training

Floor sanding machine operators receive informal on-the-job training from an experienced worker. During training, you first work as a helper. As you gain experience, you work on more difficult tasks. Training may last up to one year.