Tasks

Construct clay models and moulds for use in casting concrete products
Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
Check products for quality control
Prepare and mix slip
Fill moulds with concrete
Fill moulds with slip to form pottery and porcelain ware
Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases
Remove castings from moulds
Finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel
Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel and cement sections together to form odd-shaped fittings

Work conditions and physical capabilities