Stone Processing Machine Operator

711114 · Very Heavy Next-day ready

Career data Close match

Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operators use machines to crush, grind or polish materials like glass, grain or stone.

Most common salary $62k – $102k

Upper salary up to $123k

Training No specific training

Matched as "Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operator"

Operates machines to cut and finish stones for tiles, building blocks and facings.

Collects and examines samples for conformity to specifications and adjusts machine settings accordingly; sets grinds and cuts edges; uses hand tools to cut, inscribe and polish roughly hewn stone to finished condition.

Works outdoors at opencast mines, quarries or gravel pits to operate a variety of rock-breaking, crushing and screening equipment. Works indoors at factories/workshops and operates a series of cutting and polishing machines.
Works in all weather conditions when outside.
Working conditions may be hot, wet, noisy, dirty and dusty.
Wears protective clothing, hard hats, safety boots, hearing and other safety equipment.

Medium to very heavy demand work level.
Constantly stands and walks about work area to operate equipment. May sit when operating some machinery. Uses upper limbs and body to stretch up and across on a frequent basis in order to carry out physical tasks.
Squatting, crouching or kneeling movements are required on an occasional basis.
Frequently twists the body or neck when carrying out required tasks.
Frequently uses manual or power tools such as jack-hammers, sprawling hammers and crow bars to break rock into smaller pieces for the crusher.
Occasional lifting and carrying are required when moving rocks or stones, other raw materials and the final product.
Bending is required on an occasional basis if carrying out manual rock-breaking tasks or working over benches or conveyer belts.
Pushing or pulling may be required to operate machinery controls or physically move materials.
Repetitive hand and arm movements may be required if operating jackhammers, hand tools or machinery.
Driving of loaders or similar equipment is frequently required as part of this work type for loading hoppers or movement of processed materials.
Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Stone processing machine operator; entry via experience or on-the-job training, no licence.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.