Also called: Stone Fabricator, Granite & Quartz Installer
Cuts, polishes and installs granite, quartz and marble countertops in kitchens and bathrooms.
In the shop you run a CNC bridge saw to cut a slab of quartz, then hand-polish the edges and cut the sink hole. The next day you and a partner carry the 300-pound piece into a kitchen and set it perfectly level. Dust control and safety gear are a must.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or less; learned on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady with remodeling.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. CNC saws and waterjets now cut most stone, and digital templating cuts shop labor; installing on-site stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to countertop shops for fabrication or install helper jobs
Classes: Geometry, Shop class, CAD.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9195.
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