Tile and Stone Setters

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Trunk Strength - The 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.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Align masonry materials.
• Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
• Install masonry materials.
• Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
• Determine construction project layouts.

• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
• Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
• Apply mortar.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Estimate materials requirements for projects.
• Measure work site dimensions.
• Mark reference points on construction materials.
• Apply adhesives to construction materials.
• Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Cut metal components for installation.
• Install building fixtures.
• Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
• Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
• Estimate construction project costs.
• Estimate construction project labor requirements.
• Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
• Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
• Select construction materials.
• Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.

• Carpet Installers

• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

• Fence Erectors

• Carpenters

• Helpers--Carpenters

• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

• Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

• Insulation Workers, Mechanical

• Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic