tile fitter

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/02447817-ea01-4d8b-b09c-8bc128e447e6

Description

Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight. Tile fitters may also take on creative and artistic projects, with some laying mosaics.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 71 · Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians → 712 · Building finishers and related trades workers → 7122 · Floor layers and tile setters

Related skills

apply tile adhesive (essential · skill/competence)
caulk expansion joints (essential · skill/competence)
cut tiles (essential · skill/competence)
fill tile joints (essential · skill/competence)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
lay tiles (essential · skill/competence)
mix construction grouts (essential · skill/competence)
plan tiling (essential · skill/competence)
sanding techniques (essential · knowledge)
snap chalk line (essential · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (essential · skill/competence)
types of tile (essential · skill/competence)
types of tile adhesive (essential · knowledge)
use measurement instruments (essential · skill/competence)
use safety equipment in construction (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
advise on construction materials (optional · skill/competence)
aesthetics (optional · knowledge)
answer requests for quotation (optional · skill/competence)
apply restoration techniques (optional · skill/competence)
art history (optional · knowledge)
attach accessories to tile (optional · skill/competence)
calculate needs for construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
drill holes in tile (optional · skill/competence)
estimate restoration costs (optional · skill/competence)
install insulation material (optional · skill/competence)
interpret 2D plans (optional · skill/competence)
interpret 3D plans (optional · skill/competence)
keep personal administration (optional · skill/competence)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
maintain tile flooring (optional · skill/competence)
maintain work area cleanliness (optional · skill/competence)
make mosaic (optional · skill/competence)
monitor stock level (optional · skill/competence)
operate mosaic tools (optional · skill/competence)
order construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
plan surface slope (optional · skill/competence)
process incoming construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
protect surfaces during construction work (optional · skill/competence)
work in a construction team (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/02447817-ea01-4d8b-b09c-8bc128e447e6

Base · occupation_code7122.4

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labeltile fitter

Translation · alt_labelstiler
marble setter
floor tiler
tilefitter
surface tiler
tilesetter
mosaic tiler
tile installer
wall tiler
tiling worker

Translation · descriptionTile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight. Tile fitters may also take on creative and artistic projects, with some laying mosaics.