Quarry Rock Splitter
Other Titles
Blaster, Driller, Quarry Worker, Rock Splitter, Splitter Operator, Stone Breaker, Stone Splitter
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.
Quarry Rock Splitters refer to such workers who work at a stone quarry. They are primarily responsible for using hand tools to break apart pieces of stone from the main mass of the quarry. In this role, they analyse the deposits at a quarry and then determine suitable tools to use in extracting the stones. They also mark the dimensions of a stone before cutting and identify the grain patterns of the stones. A part of their job is to use a wide range of hand and power tools in marking, cutting and extracting the stones. These include jackhammers, chisels, drills and wedges.
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
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.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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.
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).
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Stamina→ The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Dynamic Strength→ The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
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.
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Air compressors→ Portable air compressors
Belt conveyors→ Materials conveyors
Bench dog→ Grinding dogs
Chain saw→ Chainsaws
Chalk lines
Cold chisels→ Cape chisels; Rock chisels
Crushers→ Crushing machines
Demolition hammers→ Chipping hammers; Hydraulic breakers
Derricks→ Derrick cranes
Dump trucks→ Heavy dump trucks
Filtering machinery→ Dust suppression systems
Floor or platform scales→ Quarry scales
Forklifts→ Field forklifts
Front end loaders→ Four-wheel drive front end loaders
Hammer drills→ Pneumatic hammer drills
Hammers→ Mason's hammers
Hand held rock drills→ Star drills
Hydraulic rock drills
Jacks→ Hydraulic jacks
Manlift or personnel lift→ Aerial personnel lifts
Personal computers
Pneumatic hammer→ Air hammers; Jackhammers
Pneumatic rock drills→ Pneumatic quarry drills
Power drills→ Core drills
Power saws→ Concrete saws; Diamond wall saws; Floor saws; Stationary wire saws
Repetitive impact systems→ Rock splitters
Rock crushers→ Quarry hammers
Rock cutters→ Rock saws
Skid steer loaders→ Skid steer machines
Sledge hammer→ Sledgehammers
Slings→ Chain slings
Spot welding machine→ Spot welding tools
Track bulldozers→ Tracked bulldozers
Track excavators→ Tracked excavators
Wedges→ Flat wedges; Hydraulic wedges
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.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
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.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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.