Granite carver

Family Memorials Limited based in Clarenville, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Granite carver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Morning.

Employer Name: Family Memorials Limited
Position: Granite carver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.00 hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Clarenville, NL

Job Description

The candidate will be expected to check products for quality control.
The candidate must move products using a forklift, crane, or hydraulic hoist.
The candidate must be able to use machines to grind and polish the surfaces of stone blocks, slabs, or other stone products to a specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish.
The candidate will be required to use sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone.
The candidate will be expected to make ongoing machine adjustments.
The candidate must finish stone products with spray paint and mount plaques or install concrete bases.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
The candidate should be accurate.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.