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Quarry Rock Splitters separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

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

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Job Growth +0.5%

Job Openings 14

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Rock splitters work outdoors exposed to weather and containments. Their job is physically demanding as they spend a significant amount of time standing and working with their hands. Most work full time on a regular schedule.

Using equipment or systems
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Reading work-related information
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Managing your time and the time of other people
Talking to others

Anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.