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- "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

	Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.

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Job Tasks for: "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.

Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.

Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.

Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.

Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.

Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.

Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.

Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.

Set charges of explosives to split rock.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Skill Requirements for: "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

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Ability Requirements for: "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

Dynamic Strength -- The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

Trunk Strength -- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Explosive Strength -- The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

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.

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Job Activities for: "Rock Splitter, Quarry"

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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