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

• maneuver stone blocks
• tend planing machine

More generally, a stone planer is also versed in:

• dispose of cutting waste material
• ensure equipment availability
• inspect stone surface
• mark stone workpieces
• measure flatness of a surface
• measure materials
• operate precision measuring equipment
• prepare stone for smoothing
• quality standards
• regulate cutting speed
• remove processed workpiece
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• types of sawing blades
• types of stone for working
• use stone splitting techniques
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• sharpen edged tools
• consult technical resources
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• lubricate engines
• maintain equipment
• mechanical tools
• mechanics
• monitor automated machines
• operate grinding hand tools
• operate lifting equipment
• perform test run
• polish stone by hand
• polish stone surfaces
• report defective manufacturing materials
• set up the controller of a machine
• use stonemason's chisel
• work ergonomically