Tile and Stone Setters

Overview:

Walls, floors, ceilings, counters, and roof decks can all be covered in hard tile, stone, or similar materials.

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Career Path:

A High School Diploma degree or Associate degree is enough.

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Job Opportunities:

Apprentice hard tile installers
Carpet installers
Ceramic tile mechanics
Floor sanders and finishers
Hard tile setters

Job Responsibilities:

Cut and place tile. To cut tiles
Apply grout between tiles after the tiles are set
When the grout dries, they must wipe the tiles for a clean, finished look.
Cut marble to a specified size with a wet saw.
Polish the marble to a high luster, using hand or power sanders.

Work Life:

Work both indoors and outdoors
Have to work for 40 hours a week
Get to work at new places and meet new people

Key Skills:

Critical thinking
Coordination
Communication
Mathemetics

Designation:

Entry-level

Apprenticeship

Mid-level

Project manager, Supervisor

High-level

Contractor

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. The work is more practical than theoretical
2. Demand for the job is increasing
3. Independence to make decisions
4. It is easy to get into this career

Demerits

1. Salary is below average
2. Physically demanding

Overview
Career Path
Job Opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Work Life
Key Skills
Designation
Merits & Demerits

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