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Energy & Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage$ 57,710$43,680
$76,640Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
- Quarry Rock Splitters separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
What do they typically do
- Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters
- Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut
- Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones
- Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines
- Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers
- Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses
- Set charges of explosives to split rock
- Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.6%Job Opening 6Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs5356Change 3