Profession stone polisher
Stone polishers operate grinding and polishing tools and equipment in order to smooth stones.
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Personality Type
- Realistic / Conventional
Knowledge
- Personal protective equipment
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
- Types of stone for working
Different types of stone that stonemasons and other stone workers use to process into building materials. The mechanical properties of stone, such as their weight, tensile strength, durability. Economical properties such as cost, transport and sourcing.
Skills
- Inspect stone surface
Inspect the surface of the stone to identify any uneven areas.
- Prepare stone for smoothing
Prepare the stone for the smoothing process by wetting it with the hose.
- Measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
- Use polishing compounds
Use the specified polishing compound such as emery powder, spreading it on the stone.
- Apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
- Use abrasive wheel
Use the specific abrasive wheel or the step in the finishing process according to the type of stone or workpiece.
- Wash stone
Wash the stone chips obtained while drilling, by using water hose.
- Supply machine with appropriate tools
Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose.
- Polish stone surfaces
Polish stone using polishing tools and machines in order to obtained a smooth and lustrous product.