Stone Cutter Worker
いしきりだしさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Skilled trade involving extracting bedrock from quarries using dynamite or machinery, processing it into shapes usable as building stone materials, and transporting it.
Description
Stone cutter workers, in quarries, use blasting techniques, wire saws, hydraulic breakers, and other machinery to extract stone from bedrock. The extracted stone blocks are transported by cranes or trucks and shipped as building blocks, tiles, or materials for sculptures. Essential aspects include blasting design, surveying, stone quality selection and management, safety measures, and environmental considerations.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to the need for stone materials in architecture and civil engineering, labor-saving measures will advance with automation and mechanization, making the expertise of skilled workers even more important.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Responsible / Dexterous with Good Fine Motor Skills / Physically Fit / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Stone Cutter Worker → Lead Worker → Technical Leader → Site Manager
Required Skills
Blasting Technique / Crane Operation / Hydraulic Breaker Operation / Surveying and Marking / Wire Saw Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Geology Knowledge / CAD Drawing Interpretation / Heavy Equipment Maintenance / Stone Quality Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is necessary for cutting accuracy and safety assurance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical strength is required for operating heavy machinery and transporting stone blocks. |
| Planning & Organization | Because blasting design and planning the extraction sequence are important. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure the risks of blasting operations and work at heights. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because team coordination is essential for blasting and transportation operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly mechanical work, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator License
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Quarryman
- Stone Cutter
- Stonemason
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- Quarry Worker
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