About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Tasks: Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions. Check products for quality control. 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. Perform ongoing machine adjustments. 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. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Accurate. Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Overtime required. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.