Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing Go Back to List Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	Carve designs or figures in full or bas relief on stone, employing knowledge of stone carving techniques and sense of artistry to produce carvings consistent with designers' plans.
	Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.
	Lay out designs or dimensions from sketches or blueprints on stone surfaces, by freehand or by transferring them from tracing paper, using scribes or chalk and measuring instruments.
	Study artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints, to plan carving or cutting techniques.
	Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.
	Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.
	Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles and determine sequence of use.
	Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.
	Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.
	Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $49,148.00 $23.63  $17.71  $19.32 - $25.02  Bridgeport/Stamford $60,931.00 $29.30  $21.43  $25.44 - $36.91  Hartford $47,855.00 $23.01  $19.18  $19.57 - $25.02  New Haven $45,093.00 $21.68  $16.76  $17.14 - $24.48

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   26   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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