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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-5051.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Rock Splitters, Quarry

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

What this job is about

Efficiently split rocks for construction and design purposes.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Locate grain line patterns

    Identify grain line patterns in rocks to determine optimal splitting methods.

  2. 2

    Remove stone pieces

    Utilize jackhammers and wedges to detach stone from larger masses.

  3. 3

    Insert wedges and drive

    Place wedges and feathers into drilled holes and use sledgehammers to split stones.

  4. 4

    Mark dimensions on stone

    Use rules and chalk lines to outline dimensions on stones before cutting.

  5. 5

    Cut slabs into sheets

    Slice stone slabs into sheets suitable for flooring or countertops.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADFacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.