Stonemasons and Related Trades
Stonemasons erect and repair structures of stone and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes.
What they do most days?
Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.