Staff role
Rock Splitter / Quarry
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Driller; Quarry Worker; Rock Splitter; Splitter Operator; Stone Breaker; Stone Splitter
Tasks
- 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.
Skills
- Active Listening
Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Multilimb Coordination
- Control Precision
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Stamina
- Extent Flexibility
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Visualization
- Finger Dexterity
- Dynamic Strength
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