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Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

Also called: Carver, Sandblaster, Stone Carver, Stone Cutter

What they do:

Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.

On the job, you would:
  • Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.
  • Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.
  • Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.
On the job, you'll need:

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical
  • design

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Ideas and Logic

  • group things in different ways
  • notice when problems happen

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Corel Paint Shop Pro

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $39,590

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.