Plaster Mixer (Plastering Works)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized craftsman who adjusts substrates and finishes walls and floors of buildings using mortar, lime plaster, and similar materials.
Description
The Plaster Mixer (Plastering Works) is a specialist who applies and finishes mortar, lime plaster, plaster materials, etc., onto building walls and floors. They adjust substrate unevenness, repair cracks to create uniform surfaces, and also handle decorative patterns with design value, as well as insulation and waterproofing layers. On-site, they mix and blend materials, managing appropriate curing times and thicknesses. There is much long-hour work on scaffolding and in confined spaces, and safety management along with process adjustments through collaborative operations are important tasks.
Future Outlook
With growing needs for building renovations and seismic retrofitting, demand for plastering finish technicians is expected to remain steady. Skill succession is a challenge, and advancement in training young craftsmen and introducing ICT for construction management is anticipated.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically fit / Superior color sense
Work Style
Daily Pay / Direct Employment / On-site Work / Self-Employment / Subcontract Agreement
Career Path
Apprentice Plasterer → Craftsman → Team Leader (Crew Leader) → Site Supervisor and Construction Management → Independent or Sole Proprietor
Required Skills
Base Repair Technology / Dimension Measurement and Line Snapping / Mortar Mixing / Plasterer Trowel Operation / Scaffold Safety Use
Recommended Skills
Architectural Drawing Reading / Construction Management App Utilization / Tile Laying / Traditional Methods
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain finishing quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity calculations are necessary, but advanced quantitative analysis is minimal |
Related Qualifications
- Skills Certification (Plasterer) Level 1
- Skills Certification (Plasterer) Level 2
Aliases
- Lime Plaster Craftsman
- Plasterer
- Plasterer Craftsman
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