Mosaic Tile Installer
もざいくたいるばりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Mosaic tile installers are specialists who apply small mosaic-shaped tiles to walls and floors to finish buildings.
Description
Mosaic tile installers are professionals who apply small tiles used in the interior and exterior of buildings to walls and floors based on design drawings or designs using mortar or specialized adhesives. The work includes substrate preparation, tile cutting and layout design, application, joint filling, cleaning, and protection. High precision in finish and design is required, demanding careful attention to leveling, vertical alignment, and uniform joint widths. The work is primarily on-site indoors and outdoors, involving high-altitude work and scaffolding. Safety and health management and material knowledge are essential, and construction proceeds in collaboration with architects and other trades.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages due to aging craftsmen continue, demand for highly decorative finishes remains stable. Succession of traditional skills is expected to be a challenge amid automation and the spread of large-format tiles.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Work / Dispatched Work / On-site Work / Self-Employed
Career Path
Apprentice → Craftsman → Foreman → Site Supervisor (Finishing Work) → Independent Entrepreneur
Required Skills
Joint Filling Technique / Level and Plumb Surveying / Mortar Mixing / Tile Cutting and Processing / Trowel Operation
Recommended Skills
Building Materials Knowledge / Construction Drawing Interpretation / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and joint widths is required when applying small tiles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the high physical demands such as transporting materials and prolonged bending and stretching work. |
Related Qualifications
- Plasterer Skill Test
- Tile Installer Skill Test Level 1
- Tile Installer Skill Test Level 2
Aliases
- Mosaic Tile Worker
- Tile Installer
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