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       CODE: 677.462-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): WIRE SAWYER (stonework) alternate titles: finishing wire sawyer; single-wire-saw
operator; wire-saw operator
Sets up and operates one or more wire saws to cut blocks of stone into specified dimensions:
Threads cables through machine pulleys and solders ends of cable together, using silver solder and
torch. Builds bed of timbers on car preparatory to positioning stone on car. Signals OVERHEAD CRANE
OPERATOR (any industry) 921.663-010 or operates crane to position stone on bed of car. Starts winch
that pulls car onto track under sawing cable. Levels stone on timber bed, using crowbar, wedges,
blocks, rule, and spirit level. Marks dimensions on stone according to diagram, using rule, square,
straightedge, and chalked line. Presses button to lower sawing cable onto stone and moves car to
align cable with line marked on stone. Positions abrasive hose on stone, and starts saw and pump
that circulate abrasive and water under moving cables that cut stone by dragging abrasive across
stone. Observes operation to detect uneven sawing and exhausting supply of abrasive. Tightens
pulleys to increase tension on cables to restore even sawing. Dumps abrasive in abrasive pit to
maintain cutting speed. Verifies width or thickness of cut stone, using rule. Replaces worn cables.
May cut sheet metal pattern of design to be sawed. May drill holes in stone and insert saw cable
through hole, using portable drill. May operate vertically mounted wire saw to cut out designs in
stone. May be designated according to type of saw operated as Contour Wire Sawyer (stonework);
Multiple-Wire Sawyer (stonework).
GOE: 06.02.08 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92941B Stone Sawyers
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