OPEN POSITION:

Stone Cutter

LOCATION:

Barre, VT

Swenson Granite Work, a division of Polycor, has immediate openings for full-time Stone Cutter. 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.

  • 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
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • 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.
  • 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.

We offer training that will advance your knowledge, skills, and abilities within the industry. No experience necessary.

  • 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.

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

Apply on-line:           rh@polycor.com

About Swenson Granite Works – A Polycor Group Company: The Polycor Group is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 1,000 people and has more than 80 quarries and 20 manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States and France. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stonework on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects. For more information, visit Polycor’s website and follow the company on its various social networks such asFacebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Note: Any experience deemed equivalent will be considered. Please note that the Polycor Group is committed to employment equity and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only communicate with candidates who have been selected for an interview.

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 Polycor’s 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 person’s 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 employee’s 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 ssc@polycor.com and someone will contact you to discuss your request.

E-mail your resume to:

rh@polycor.com

To apply in person:

Barre, VT

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