granite cutter

Government of Canada; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Alberta is seeking individuals to operate machinery for stone and concrete tasks. The role requires operating saws, grinders, and sandblasting equipment to ensure precise cutting and finishing of materials. Candidates must be willing to learn on the job, and work is strictly on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
• Ability to operate various machinery for stone and concrete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone.
• Set up and operate machines to mix, drill, and grind concrete.
• Grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks.
• Cut inscriptions or designs in stone using sandblasting equipment.
• Sharpen and dress grindstones using a stone-dressing lathe.
• Drill holes in stone blocks as per specifications.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
• Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
• Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone
• Operate stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp
• Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications

Additional information Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)