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Rock Splitters, Quarry
SOC 47-5051.00
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.
Zone 1
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control
3.2
Operation Monitoring
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Production and Processing
3.0
Mechanical
2.9
Mathematics
2.8
Education and Training
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.8
Administration and Management
2.7
English Language
2.6
Personnel and Human Resources
2.6
Key Tasks
1Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
2Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other
tools.
3Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split
stone sections from masses.
4Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk
lines.
5Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Also Known As
Blaster
Driller
Ledge Man
Quarry Driller
Quarry Manager
Quarry Plug and Feather Driller
Quarry Worker
Quarrying Specialist
Quarryman
Rock Breaker
Tools & Equipment
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