Tile and Stone Setters Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Tile and Stone Setters

The main tasks and work activities of Tile and Stone Setters are to align masonry materials, determine construction project layouts, cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials, remove excess materials from finished construction projects. In general, for the Tile and Stone Setters, critical Thinking, coordination, speaking, active Listening and other 3 skills are required.

Tile and Stone Setters Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Tile and Stone Setters jobs. 31.36% of Tile and Stone Setters have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 17.42% of Tile and Stone Setters have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

51.23%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

31.36%

Post-Secondary Certificate

17.42%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

-0.01%

Tasks and Work Activities of Tile and Stone Setters

Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.

Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationEstimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Thinking CreativelyDeveloping, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Align masonry materials.
Determine construction project layouts.
Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
Install masonry materials.
Apply mortar.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Estimate construction project labor requirements.
Estimate construction project costs.
Measure work site dimensions.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Estimate materials requirements for projects.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Install building fixtures.
Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

Skills and Abilities for Tile and Stone Setters

Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.

Trunk StrengthThe ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Adjustable widemouth plierse.g. Adjustable widemouth pliers
Air compressorse.g. Air compressors
Angle grindere.g. Angle grinders
Articulating boom lifte.g. Articulating boom lifts
Power grinderse.g. Base grinders
Bench visese.g. Bench vises
Blow torche.g. Blow torches
Levelse.g. Builders' levels
Floatse.g. Bull floats
Trowelse.g. Buttering trowels
Caulking gunse.g. Caulking guns
Chalk linese.g. Chalk lines
Demolition hammerse.g. Chipping hammers
Claw hammere.g. Claw hammers
Cold chiselse.g. Cold chisels
Plaster or mortar mixerse.g. Colloidal mixers
Second cut filee.g. Double-sided files
Plaster or mortar mixerse.g. Drum cement mixers
Dust collectorse.g. Dust collectors
Masks or accessoriese.g. Dust masks

Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Tile and Stone Setters Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Tile and Stone Setters

Skills and Abilities for Tile and Stone Setters