Stone Rough Finisher
いしあらしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job responsible for rough finishing of stone products, using polishing machines or manual labor to shape them for the next process.
Description
Stone rough finishers handle the rough finishing of stone products such as tombstones, building materials, and decorative items after cutting. They shape the surfaces using grinders or polishing machines, verify dimensions with calipers or micrometers, and perform finishing by hand with whetstones or files. The work requires physical strength due to handling heavy stones, and safety and health management along with protective gear are essential. Skills and experience are needed to maintain processing accuracy according to product specifications while working efficiently.
Future Outlook
Demand for stone materials in construction and civil engineering remains stable, but labor shortages and the introduction of automated machinery are trends, with expected increased demand for personnel skilled in machine operation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Stone Fabricator → Polisher → Quality Control → Line Leader
Required Skills
Grinder and Polishing Machine Operation / Polishing / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading / Safety and Health Management / Stone Characteristics Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires endurance due to physical labor handling heavy stones. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, with little creativity required. |
Aliases
- Stone Material Rough Finisher
Related Jobs
- Finisher
- Polisher
- Stone Fabricator