About this career
Stone drillers operate the drilling machine that bores holes into stone blocks. They manipulate granit, sandstone, marble and slate according to specifications.
Essential skills
maneuver stone blocks
operate drill press
operate drilling equipment
optimise production processes parameters
remove processed workpiece
set up the controller of a machine
supply machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
troubleshoot
Required knowledge
quality and cycle time optimisation
quality standards
types of boring heads
types of drill bits
types of stone for working
Additional skills
consult technical resources
dispose of cutting waste material
inspect drilling equipment
inspect quality of products
keep records of work progress
maintain drilling equipment
mark stone workpieces
measure materials
monitor automated machines
monitor manufacturing impact
operate forklift
perform test run
report defective manufacturing materials
sharpen edged tools
wash stone
wear appropriate protective gear
mechanics
Also known as
stone drilling machine operator
sandstone driller
stone drilling worker
slate driller
slate cutter
radial drill operator
granite driller
pneumatic drill operator
stone drilling machine operative
marble driller