granite cutter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. 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 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: Physically demanding. Experience: Experience an asset.