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stonemason
Description
Description
Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, artisanal carving for ornamental stone is still done manually.
Scope note
Excludes people using automated equipment.
Alternative Labels
architectural stone mason
architectural stonemason
artisanal stonemason
artisanal stone mason
banker mason
building mason
craft mason
craft stonemason
fixer mason
heritage stone mason
heritage stonemason
mason
memorial mason
memorial stonemason
stone carver
stone cutter
stone finisher
stone mason
stonemason
stone setter
stoneworker
structural stoneworker
tombstone carver
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
create cutting plan
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction supplies
inspect stone surface
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
maintain work area cleanliness
mark stone workpieces
operate grinding hand tools
polish stone by hand
prepare stone for smoothing
regulate cutting speed
secure working area
transport construction supplies
use measurement instruments
use safety equipment in construction
use stonemason's chisel
work ergonomically
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
advise on construction materials
answer requests for quotation
apply restoration techniques
assess conservation needs
build scaffolding
calculate needs for construction supplies
estimate restoration costs
finish mortar joints
follow safety procedures when working at heights
keep personal administration
keep records of work progress
lay stones
maintain equipment
mix construction grouts
monitor stock level
operate forklift
order construction supplies
pack stone products
polish stone surfaces
process incoming construction supplies
program a CNC controller
rig loads
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
sharpen edged tools
sort waste
tend stone splitting machine
use pneumatic chisel
use stone splitting techniques
work in a construction team
Concept URI
Status
released
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