Carver, Marble – Concrete, Clay And Stone Forming in Calgary

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
• Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone
• Operate stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp
• Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
• Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots