About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Tasks: Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions. Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish. Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone. Operate stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp. Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications. Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Safety glasses/goggles. Steel-toed safety boots. Experience: Will train.