Rock Splitters, Quarry
Code: 47-5051.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Driller
Quarry Worker
Rock Splitter
Splitter Operator
Stone Breaker
Stone Splitter
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Splitters, Quarry
Salaries for a Rock Splitters, Quarry vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Rock Splitters, Quarry in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Rock Splitters, Quarry include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Rock Splitters, Quarry professionals across diverse sectors.
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