Manufacturing Stone Cutter or Carver

Other Titles

Carver, Cutter, Fabricator, Granite Cutter, Polisher, Sandblast Carver, Sandblaster, Stone Carver, Stone Cutter, Stone Fabricator

Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns. Manufacturing Stone Cutters and Carvers, refer to such workers who cut or carve different types of stones using a wide range of tools. Such workers follow the blueprints, patterns and other specifications provided to them. In this role, they determine the size, depth and other details of a carving pattern. They also cut stone to appropriate size and shape using various tools and then finish the stones to make them ready for use in construction and for other purposes. A part of their job is to use mallets, chisels and other tools as well as various carving techniques to carve designs on stone. Once a carving design is complete, they also use rubbing stones to smooth the carving.

Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.

Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.

Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.

Lay out designs or dimensions from sketches or blueprints on stone surfaces, by freehand or by transferring them from tracing paper, using scribes or chalk and measuring instruments.

Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.

Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.

Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles and determine sequence of use.

Study artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints, to plan carving or cutting techniques.

Carve designs or figures in full or bas relief on stone, employing knowledge of stone carving techniques and sense of artistry to produce carvings consistent with designers' plans.

Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.

Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.

Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.

Load sandblasting equipment with abrasives, attach nozzles to hoses, and turn valves to admit compressed air and activate jets.

Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.

Remove or add stencils during blasting to create differing cut depths, intricate designs, or rough, pitted finishes.

Copy drawings on rough clay or plaster models.

Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic principles.

Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment→ Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Developing and Building Teams→ Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Assisting and Caring for Others→ Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing Objectives and Strategies→ Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates→ Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interacting With Computers→ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others→ Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others→ Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources→ Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others→ Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical principles.

Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

Trim excess material from workpieces.

Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

Select production equipment according to product specifications.

Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.

Load materials into production equipment.

Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.

Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.

Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Production and Processing→ Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Design→ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Education and Training→ Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Graphics or photo imaging software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud ; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks ; Adobe Systems Adobe Flash ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite; Corel Painter GNU Image Manipulation Program GIMP; Microsoft Visio; Trimble SketchUp Pro; SmugMug Flickr; Corel Paint Shop Pro

Inventory management software -- Inventory control software

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets

Time accounting software -- Timekeeping software

Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs

Abrasive stones→ Rubbing stones

Air compressors

Blow torch→ Blow torches

Calipers→ Dial calipers

Cold chisels→ Bushing chisels; Cup chisels; Flat chisels; Frosting chisels; Point chisels; Rondel chisels;

Tooth chisels

Compasses→ Layout compasses

Cross cut chisels→ Criss-cross chisels

Cutting machines→ Computerized numerical control CNC water jet cutters

Desktop computers

Ear muffs→ Protective ear muffs

Flat taper file→ Vixen files

Grinding or polishing machines→ Polishing machines

Hammers→ Bush hammers; Lump hammers

Levels→ Precision levels

Mainframe console or dumb terminals→ Computer terminals

Mallets

Milling machines→ Computerized numerical control CNC routers

Pneumatic hammer→ Pneumatic chisels; Pneumatic hammers

Pneumatic sanding machines→ Sandblasters

Power buffers

Power drills→ Hammer drills

Power grinders

Power routers→ Variable speed routers

Power sanders

Power saws

Precision file→ Precision files

Protective gloves→ Safety gloves

Rasps

Respirators→ Protective respirators

Rock cutters→ Granite saws; Stone saws

Rulers→ Precision rulers

Safety glasses

Scribers

Squares→ Combination squares

Stencils or lettering aids→ Design stencils

Straight edges→ Straightedges

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.