Tile and Marble Setters
On the Job
Tile and Marble Setters apply tile and marble to walls, floors, ceilings, roof decks, and other surfaces.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Align masonry materials.
- Apply mortar.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Cut metal components for installation.
- Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
- Install building fixtures.
- Install masonry materials.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Typical Working Conditions
- Kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Working with a group or team.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Working indoors in non-environmentally controlled conditions.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
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