As a Stone Engraver, you will need to master following:

• adjust cut sizes
• clean engraved areas
• cool workpiece
• engrave patterns
• operate engraving equipment
• position engraving equipment
• prepare workpieces for engraving
• prepare workpieces for etching
• sketch designs on workpieces
• types of engraving stone
• wash stone

More generally, a stone engraver is also versed in:

• ensure equipment availability
• inspect stone surface
• measure materials
• quality standards
• types of engraving needles

It also helps to know the following:

• determine quality of engraving
• identify customer's needs
• maintain engraving equipment
• post-process stone workpiece
• transpose designs to engravings
• use painting techniques
• consult technical resources
• engraving technologies
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• operate forklift
• pack stone products
• perform test run
• polish stone surfaces
• program a CNC controller
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• report defective manufacturing materials
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot