Plasterers & Stucco Masons

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Plaster Applicator, Plaster Mechanic, Plasterer, Plasterer Journeyman

What they do:
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
On the job, you would:
  • Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
  • Clean job sites.
  • Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • design

Business

  • management
  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Skills

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

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
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Operating system software

  • Linux Hot Technology
  • Microsoft operating system

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Corel Painter

Project management software

  • Cost estimating software
  • Sage Construction Anywhere

Education

Education: (rated 1 of 5)
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Get started on your career:

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Job Outlook

Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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