Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

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  Production Occupations

Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

Also Called: Carver, Cutter, Granite Cutter, Polisher, Sandblast Carver, Sandblaster, Stone Carver, Stone Cutter, Stone Fabricator, Carver, Cutter, Granite Cutter, Polisher, Sandblast Carver, Sandblaster, Stone Carver, Stone Cutter, Stone Fabricator

What they do

Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.

$32,540
Starting Salary (2023)
$43,310
Median Salary (2023)
2.4%
Projected Job Growth
38,480
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

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.
Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.
Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.
Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles, and determine sequence of use.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

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.

Common Activities

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 watercraft.

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