Floor Sanders and Finishers
Floor sanders and finishers sand wood floors to finish them.
3%
17%
80%
National data for carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers (SOC 47-2040).
$20,880
$31,290
$49,680
$10.04
$15.04
$23.88
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • No formal Education is Required
  • High School Degree or Equivalent ~ Preferred Train on the job

    Hours

  • Usually work regular business hours.
  • May work evenings and weekends when sanding floors in stores or offices.
  • FLOOR SANDERS and FINISHERS will:
  • Finish new or existing wood floors
  • Rarely deal with customers
  • Sometimes wear protective gear such as masks and goggles
  • FLOOR SANDERS and FINISHERS frequently:
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Stand, walk, or run.
  • Repeat movements over and over.
  • Bend or twist the body.
  • Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
  • It is important that FLOOR SANDERS and FINISHERS be able to:
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
  • Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
  • Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
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