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Stonemason
Alternative Titles:
Lettercutter, Stone Fixer, Stonemason - Machinist
Stonemasons cut and shape hard and soft stone blocks and
masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone
structures and monumental masonry (stonework for cemeteries).
Stonemasons may perform the following tasks:
- cut and shape the stone using machine or hand tools,
taking into account the characteristics of the stone being
used
- cut and polish granite and marble for use in
construction, such as for kitchen bench tops and bathroom
vanity units
- design, cut and carve monumental masonry, such as
memorial tablets and bases for statues, using templates for
detailed work and a variety of chisels, punches and hammers,
depending on the type of stone being used
- cut lettering into stonework by marking out the letters
and then cut or chisel them with hand-held tools or
sandblasting equipment
- construct walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab
blocks
- lay stone paving
- lay granite or marble floor tiles
- fix stone facades to buildings
- repair and replace stonework on old buildings, churches
and monuments.
Stonemasons often work in a noisy environment.
Required Skills - Stonemason
- enjoy practical work
- physically fit
- able to work at heights
- able to work with your hands
- self-motivation
- aptitude for technical drawing and working with
computers is an advantage
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