Stonemason
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who processes stone material and installs it on buildings, tombstones, monuments, etc. Handles everything consistently from stone selection, cutting, shaping, polishing, decoration, to construction.
Description
Stonemasons cut and shape natural stones such as granite and marble, and install them on building exteriors, retaining walls, gateposts, monuments, tombstones, etc. Starting from appraising stones at sites or factories, they operate cutting machines and polishing machines to process to exact dimensions, and fix them with mortar or adhesives. They read blueprints, perform dimensioning (marking), and since they handle heavy objects, knowledge of cranes and slinging, as well as safety management, is required. There is a lot of outdoor work, combining manual labor and machine work, with high-precision finishing demanded.
Future Outlook
While demand for natural stone remains stable due to restoration of public facilities, landscape maintenance, and seismic retrofitting, labor shortages due to decreasing numbers of young workers pose a challenge. Trends in skill inheritance, mechanization, and labor-saving efforts will continue in the future.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Contract Employee / On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Regular Employee at Construction Company / Sole Proprietor
Career Path
Apprentice Stonemason → Stonemason Craftsman → Site Supervisor → Independent Business
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cutting and Polishing Machine Operation / Mortar and Adhesive Mixing / Stone Quality Inspection / Surveying and Marking
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / CAD / Safety and Health Management / Sculpting Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and finishing is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent long-hour handling of heavy objects and outdoor work. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
- Stone Installation Skills Technician
- Stone Processing Skills Technician
Aliases
- Stonemason
- Stonemason Craftsman
- ストーンマソン
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