Job Description:

• 1) Operates track-mounted steam or electrically powered machine to cut channels in quarry stone to facilitate separating stone blocks from mass: Lays track for machine along line at which stone is to be split.

• 2) Moves levers to start machine moving across face of stone, and to control vertical reciprocating drills which cut shallow channel by shattering action applied to surface of stone.

• 3) Lubricates machine and replaces dulled bits and worn or damaged parts.

• 4) May operate portable channeling equipment.