Tilesetter

Job summary

The role involves preparing surfaces, laying and aligning various types of tiles, and applying adhesives and grout. Additionally, the tilesetter is responsible for installing and polishing marble, granite, and terra surfaces.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base Align and straighten tiles Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing surfaces, laying and aligning various types of tiles, and applying adhesives and grout. Additionally, the tilesetter is responsible for installing and polishing marble, granite, and terra surfaces.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in using hand and power cutting tools for tile installation is required.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tile Setting
• Surface Preparation
• Mortar Application
• Grouting
• Cutting and Fitting Tiles
• Mosaic Installation
• Marble and Granite Installation
• Terra Surface Polishing

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing