Stone Quarry Worker
いしきりだしさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
On-site worker at quarries who excavates, cuts, shapes, and transports stone materials. Uses heavy machinery and hand tools to extract stone materials for construction.
Description
Stone quarry workers are responsible for a series of tasks at quarries, including cutting out, processing, and transporting stone materials. They primarily perform drilling and cutting operations using drills, chainsaws, and hand tools, quarrying using blasting techniques, and transportation using cranes and forklifts. Tasks also include quality checks, crack inspections, safety measures, and basic maintenance of heavy machinery. Teamwork on site and high physical strength are required.
Future Outlook
Stone material demand remains stable due to construction needs, with continued demand for skilled workers, while mechanization is expected to lead to fewer personnel.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employment / Outdoor Site Work / Prolonged Standing Work / Shift Work / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Apprentice Stone Quarry Worker → Skilled Stone Quarry Worker → Site Supervisor → Quarry Manager → Safety Management Staff
Required Skills
Basic Blasting Techniques / Chainsaw Operation / Drill Operation / Hand Tool Operation / Mobile Crane Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD (Stone Materials) / English Document Reading (Safety and Health) / First Aid / Heavy Machinery Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for transporting heavy materials and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure work in environments involving noise, dust, and hazards. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are centered rather than design or new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Experience-based intuition is valued more than complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
- Forklift Operation Training
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Special Education under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Aliases
- Quarry Worker
- Stone Material Extractor
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