Stonemason Career: Jobs, Market Research and Everything You Need to Become a Stonemason.

SNAPSHOT

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

Leadership	LOW
Critical decision making	HIGH
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	LOW
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	MED
Communication with others	LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	LOW
Comfort of the work setting	LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	HIGH

Daily tasks

Repair cracked or chipped areas of stone or marble, using blowtorch and mastic, and remove rough or defective spots from concrete, using power grinder or chisel and hammer.

Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.

Smooth, polish, and bevel surfaces, using hand tools and power tools.

Remove sections of monument from truck bed, and guide stone onto foundation, using skids, hoist, or truck crane.

Drill holes in marble or ornamental stone and anchor brackets in holes.

Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.

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

Replace broken or missing masonry units in walls or floors.

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

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

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

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

KEY ABILITIES

Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

TOP SKILLS

Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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