Tile Setter

Job Description:
Prepare, measure and mark surface to be covered
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges
Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
Install tile strips
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
May prepare cost estimates and orders.

Job Tasks:
Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
Prepare rough plans and sketches
Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
Align and straighten tiles
Prepare tenders and quotations
Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
Instruct apprentices
Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
Estimate costs and materials
Install tile strips

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• tile setting: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakville, ON L6H 2Y7 (required)

Work Location: In person