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name: stone-splitter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'stone splitter' (also: stone fabricator, cobble stone splitter, stone sawyer, splitting machine operative, block-maker, splitting machine worker). Use when the user asks for typical stone splitter work such as: 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."
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# Stone Splitter

Stone splitters operate and maintain machines that split stone. They manipulate stone into different forms such as blocks, cobbles, tiles and concrete products.

## Core workflow

1. Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
2. Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
3. Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
4. Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply health and safety standards
- determine location of the split
- maneuver stone blocks
- measure materials
- quality standards
- remove processed workpiece
- set end stops
- supply machine
- tend stone splitting machine
- troubleshoot
- types of stone for working
- use personal protection equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Facebook
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a001cf0d-b0eb-420a-a110-9408448ba8b8), O*NET 30.3 (47-5051.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*