Tile and Marble Setters

• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
• Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
• Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
• 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.
• Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
• Level concrete and allow to dry.
• Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
• Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
• Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Tile and Marble Setters.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Active Listening - Giving 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.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Tile and Marble Setters.