Quarry Rock Splitters separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
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- Rock Splitters, Quarry
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters
- Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut
- Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones
- Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines
- Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers
- Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses
- Set charges of explosives to split rock
- Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.5%
Job Openings 14
Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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