Group
Occupation
731938 Stone Processing Machine Operator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
731938 Stone Processing Machine Operator
Operates machines to cut and finish stones for tiles, building blocks, and facings.
Specialisations
- Marble Cutter
- Stone Polisher
- Stone Sawyer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Sets up and prepares machines for stone cutting and finishing
- Measures and marks stones according to specifications
- Loads and unloads stones into machines
- Operates and monitors machines to ensure stones are cut accurately and efficiently
- Inspects finished stones for quality and makes adjustments to machines as needed
- Uses hand tools to finish and polish stones
- Cleans and maintains machines to ensure proper functioning