Concrete, clay and stone forming operators

Example job titles

• asbestos shingle presser
• brick presser operator
• clay press operator
• clay products moulder
• concrete block maker
• finisher - concrete, clay and stone products
• granite cutter
• marble cutter
• precast concrete moulder
• precast concrete slab maker
• stone driller
• stone planer
• stonework moulder

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Concrete products forming and finishing machine operators and workers
• Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications in the manufacture of concrete products
• Check products for quality control, repair flaws and perform ongoing machine adjustments and minor maintenance as necessary
• Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist
• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
• Construct clay models and moulds by hand and with hand tools for use in casting concrete products
• Build and repair wooden forms used to mould concrete products
• Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds and fill moulds with concrete from suspended pouring buckets
• Start vibrating tables to settle concrete, or tamp concrete using electric vibrator

Employment requirements

• Some secondary school education may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience as a helper or labourer in concrete, clay or stone products manufacturing may be required.
• Mould makers in this unit group who construct and repair wooden forms may require some carpentry or woodworking experience.

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