Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.
• Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
• Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
• Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Apply decorative masonry finishes.
• Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
• Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.

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