Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Also known as: Adobe Layer Helper, Boat Joiner Helper, Boring Machine Operator Helper (+30 more)

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

🎓 Experience Level 2 (Some preparation needed) 📈 Construction

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What You'll Do

Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking 3.0/5

Monitoring 3.0/5

Coordination 3.0/5

Operation and Control 3.0/5

Time Management 3.0/5

Active Listening 2.88/5

Judgment and Decision Making 2.88/5

Speaking 2.75/5

Social Perceptiveness 2.75/5

Operations Monitoring 2.75/5

Troubleshooting 2.75/5

Complex Problem Solving 2.62/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Cautiousness, Perseverance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Trunk Strength 3.62/5

Multilimb Coordination 3.5/5

Static Strength 3.5/5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.38/5

Near Vision 3.38/5

Manual Dexterity 3.25/5

Extent Flexibility 3.25/5

Far Vision 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

Accounting software Autodesk Revit Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor Computer aided design and drafting CADD software Construction Management Software ProEst CPR Visual Estimator Daystar iStructural.com EasyCAD Iris 2D Intuit QuickBooks Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word RISA Technologies RISAMasonry TileGem Tradesman's Software Master Estimator

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

Dependability (High importance: 4.41/5)
Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.11/5)
Cooperation (High importance: 4.02/5)
Cautiousness (High importance: 3.96/5)
Perseverance (High importance: 3.75/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Adobe Layer Helper Boat Joiner Helper Boring Machine Operator Helper Brick Carrier Brick Cleaner Brick Mason Helper Brick Tender Brick Washer Bricklayer Helper Bricklayer Tender Ceramic Tile Installation Helper Chimney Builder Helper Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer Helper Firebrick Layer Helper Firebrick or Refractory Tile Bricklayer Helper Hod Carrier Hot-Top-Liner Helper Marble Finisher Marble Finisher Helper Marble Installation Helper Mason Helper Mason Tender Masontender Monument Setter Helper Parquet Floor Layer's Helper Patcher Helper Refractory Tile Helper Restoration Labor Mason Tender Tile Finisher Tile Helper Tile Layer Helper Tombstone Erector Helper Wood Tile Installation Helper

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