A stone processing machine operator uses machines to cut and finish stones for building blocks, tiles, and facings. They may also work with clay, concrete, and glassware.
Some of their responsibilities include: Cutting blocks of stone to size Grinding and polishing the surfaces of stone products Engraving inscriptions and decorative motifs on stone monuments Spray painting on stone and attaching concrete slabs or bases to it Drilling holes in stone blocks or slabs according to specifications Identifying the machineries and techniques for various stone processing operations Preparing jobs for lifting/moving block, dressing, chamfering, edge cutting, grooving etc. Planning and executing gantry crane operation Checking functionality of gantry crane
Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a stone processing machine operator.
Sample Curriculum: Stone Processing Machine Operator (pdf)
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