Stone Cutter

Swenson Granite Works a division of Polycor has immediate openings for full-time Stone Cutter on the first OR on the second shift. The Stone Cutter is responsible for transforming rough dimension stone blocks into high quality finished landscape stone products. This position reports directly to plant supervision.

On a daily basis you will be required to:

• Ensures dimensions are correct using a tape measure and/or template.
• Records production metrics throughout their shift
• Keeps work areas clean by shoveling waste stone material into waste bins.
• Occasionally use overhead cranes to move product.
• May perform other duties such as operation of diamond saws thermal machines use of granite production machinery

The ideal candidate would be one of the following:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• strong work ethic.
• Work as part of a production team.
• have a positive attitude.
• Prior stone fabrication experience is preferred but those with a finishing background in either wood or metal are encouraged to apply.

Physical demands and work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms push and pull-on conveyors balance and stoop kneel or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Lifts over that amount will be assisted mechanically or with the help of another employee.
• The employee uses a 5 to10 pound hammer in conjunction with a steel chisel to produce a rock-face finish.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment and some dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

• Employment status: Permanent / Full-time.
• Hourly rate: $25 to $30 and up depending on industry experience.
• Schedule/first shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Schedule/2nd shift: 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)
• Bonus (company/personal performance)
• Employee Discounts

To join the Polycor Group

Apply on-line: Indeed

Apply in person at: 54 Willey St Barre VT 05641

About Swenson Granite Works A Polycor Group Company: Polycor is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987 Polycor employs over 900 people in Canada and the United States. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional commercial and residential projects. For more information visit Polycors website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram.

Additional Information:

Any relevant experience will be considered. Please note that Polycor Group is an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Polycor Stone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively Polycor). This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all other policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring compensation benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This Policy applies to all persons at Polycor including all directors executives managers and other employees of Polycor as well as individuals in an employment-type relationship with Polycor. All persons involved in Polycors operations are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory conduct. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee violating this policy.

Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race creed color religion sex pregnancy age national origin marital status physical or mental disability military status genetic information citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and violates our policy. Furthermore regardless of whether sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status) are legally protected statuses or not Polycor does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of a persons sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status).

Polycor will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause an undue hardship. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation upon request to an employees religious beliefs so long as doing so does not constitute an undue hardship. If you need accommodation please provide a written description of your situation and your needs to Human Resources at and someone will contact you to discuss your request.