AI Assistant for Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.(Core task)
  • 2Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.(Core task)
  • 3Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.(Core task)
  • 4Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.(Core task)
  • 5Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.(Core task)
  • 6Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.(Core task)
  • 7Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.(Core task)
  • 8Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.(Core task)
  • 9Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.(Core task)
  • 10Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Time Management
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge Areas

Building and ConstructionMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignAdministration and ManagementMechanicalEnglish Language

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforce software

Other Tools

Aya Associates Comp-U-FloorEasyCAD Iris 2DMeasure Square FloorEstimate ProTileGem

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

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