Job Description:

• 1) Feeds and off bears diamond circular saw to assist operator to cut slate slabs: Removes slate slab from truck bed and positions slab on machine bed, using electric crane.

• 2) Measures and marks dimensions on slab, as directed by saw operator, using tape measure and grease pencil.

• 3) Raises slab from machine bed, using crowbar, and places blocks and wedges under slab to level and support stone during cutting process.

• 4) Pushes turntable mounted on machine bed to align slab with cutting marks for preliminary cut and each succeeding cut.

• 5) Examines cut edge of stone for defects, such as splits or fractures.

• 6) Lifts cut slabs from machine, assisted by operator and places slabs onto pallet.

• 7) Places waste stone in waste bin or stacks stone for splitting into flagstone.

• 8) Washes stone chips and dust slabs and work area, using water hose.