Construct clay models and moulds for use in casting concrete products
Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products
Check products for quality control
Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist
Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
Operate mechanical or hydraulic ram and hot-presses to form pottery and porcelain ware
Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone
Perform ongoing machine adjustments
Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds
Prepare and mix slip
Fill moulds with concrete
Fill moulds with slip to form pottery and porcelain ware
Operate stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp
Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
Operate kiln to bake clay products to specified hardness
Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
Operate vibrating tables to settle concrete
Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases
Tamp concrete using electric vibrator
Remove castings from moulds
Finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel
Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel and cement sections together to form odd-shaped fittings
