Occupation: Rock Splitters, Quarry
Rock Splitters, Quarry
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Reported Job Titles
(6)
- Driller
- Quarry Worker
- Rock Splitter
- Splitter Operator
- Stone Breaker
- Stone Splitter
Work Values
| Work Value | Score |
|---|---|
| Achievement | 1.67 |
| Working Conditions | 2.33 |
| Recognition | 1.67 |
| Relationships | 2.67 |
| Support | 4.33 |
| Independence | 2 |
Core Tasks
(4)
- Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
- Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
- Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
- Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
Supplemental Tasks
(5)
- Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
- Set charges of explosives to split rock.
- Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
- Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
- Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.