Stone Fabricators & Installers
Stone fabricators are responsible for shaping and finishing granite blocks into countertops, flooring, tabletops, etc. They use a variety of tools to cut, polish, and shape the stone into its final form.
Stone one of the hardest materials, so it takes a lot of skill and experience to work with it effectively. Stone fabricators must know how to handle this material safely and efficiently while still producing high-quality results.
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Stone Fabricator
Position: Stone Fabricator
Location: Christchurch
Reports to: Team Line Manager
Hours: 40 – 50 hours per week, plus rotational Saturday morning as required
Salary: $34-40 per hour
Role
Stone fabricators have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
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Verifying that all job specifications are met, including dimensions and weight for each order
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Meeting with customers to discuss design concepts, material selection, and fabrication options
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Inspecting various stone materials to ensure that they meet industry standards for quality
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Operating machines such as saws, sanders, and grinders to cut granite slabs into countertops, tabletops, and other items
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Measuring the stone slabs to determine their size and shape using a handsaw or computer-based measurement tools
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Cutting the stone slabs into smaller pieces using saws or grinders
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Installing a variety of stone countertops by drilling holes for sink, faucet, or other fixtures
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Selecting the appropriate stone slab for each job order based on colour, pattern, veining, and other characteristics
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Cutting, polishing, and fabricating stone into kitchen countertops and other applications
Criteria
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Experience in solid stone is a must
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A good practical mindset and the desire to complete a quality job
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A self-starter with the ability to manage their time autonomously
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Must be able to lift 25kg
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Be able to work unsupervised and in a team
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Full, clean NZ driver’s license required
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Stone Installer
Position: Stone Installer
Location: Wanaka
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 40-50 hours per week, plus rotational Saturday mornings as required
Role
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Carrying out installation of kitchen solid stone benchtops, as well as installing solid stone in new build residential and commercial properties
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Taking accurate measurements of the installation area to determine the size and shape of the stone required.
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Using specialised tools and equipment to cut the benchtop materials to the required dimensions.
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Transporting the fabricated benchtops to the installation site
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Ensuring proper alignment, levelling, and sealing of the stone.
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Adhering to safety protocols and industry standards during all phases of the installation process
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Work with and around other trades on site
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Liaise with customers on site
Criteria
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Experience in solid stone installation is a must
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A good practical mindset and the desire to complete a quality job
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A self-starter with the ability to manage their time autonomously
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Must be able to lift 30kg
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Be able to work unsupervised and in a team
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Full, clean NZ driver’s license required
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