Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Set up machine to grindstone to smooth finish or polish stone to lustrous finish.
2. Selects grinding or polishing wheels according to type of stone, finish specified, or step in finishing process.
3. Moves arm of machine over wheel attaches wheel to spindle with bolt or latch.
4. Pushes levers to start machine guides rotating wheel over surface of stone by hand, observing puddles of water on stone to detect uneven areas.
5. Washes stone, using hose, and changes abrasive or wheel as grinding or polishing progresses to surface stone according to specifications.
6. May grind polish curved or irregular stone surfaces, using portable polisher.
7. May fill cracks or imperfections in stone with wax that matches color of stone.
8. May place, align, and level stone on machine bed.
9. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, while following company policies and procedures, particularly related to safety.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.