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Stonemasons

SOC 47-2022.00

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Zone 3 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Coordination

3.2

Time Management

3.2

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Active Listening

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.2

Building and Construction

4.0

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Design

3.4

Mechanical

3.3

Education and Training

3.2

English Language

2.9

Psychology

2.5

Key Tasks

1Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.

2Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.

3Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.

4Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.

5Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.

Also Known As

Artificial Stone Applicator Banker Mason Brick Mason Bricklayer Composition Stone Applicator Curbstone Setter Flagstone Layer Formstone Fitter Granite Block Paver Granite Setter