Terrazzo Workers & Finishers
Also called:
Terrazzo Finisher, Terrazzo Mechanic, Terrazzo Worker, Terrazo Tile Setter
What they do:
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
On the job, you would:
- Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
- Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
- Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks software
- Sapro Systems Paymee
Project management software
- BVH Gregg TERRAZZO
- CPR International Visual Estimator
Spreadsheet software
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$39,740
per year, on average
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