stone splitter

Description

Stone splitters operate and maintain machines that split stone. They manipulate stone into different forms such as blocks, cobbles, tiles and concrete products.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of stone for working

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mechanics hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

tend stone splitting machine wear appropriate protective gear apply health and safety standards set end stops troubleshoot determine location of the split maneuver stone blocks supply machine measure materials use personal protection equipment remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run maintain equipment operate forklift supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources mark stone workpieces dispose of cutting waste material maintain moulds report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products keep records of work progress use stone splitting techniques operate hydraulic machinery controls set up the controller of a machine sharpen edged tools operate lifting equipment brush the equipment monitor automated machines