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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2022.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Stonemasons

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

What this job is about

Ensure precise stone masonry construction and finishing.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Set alignment of structures

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

  2. 2

    Lay out wall patterns

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

  3. 3

    Set stone in place

    Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.

  4. 4

    Finish joints between stones

    Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish.

  5. 5

    Clean excess mortar

    Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.

Tools used in this work
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP software

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