Tile Worker
たいるこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Tile workers are specialists who apply and finish tiles on the interior and exterior of buildings. They handle everything from substrate preparation to grouting, pursuing both aesthetics and durability.
Description
Tile workers are professionals who apply ceramic or stone tiles to floors and walls of buildings. Before installation, they prepare the substrate, position the tiles using mortar or adhesives, and create smooth, uniform surfaces through grouting and finishing. The scope of work includes residential bathrooms and kitchens, commercial facility exterior walls, and floor decorations, requiring precise measurement and cutting skills. The job involves high-altitude and outdoor work, as well as handling heavy materials, making safety and health management and teamwork essential.
Future Outlook
Amid a severe shortage of skilled construction workers, stable demand is expected due to increasing renovation needs and seismic retrofitting and energy-saving modifications. Career advancement is possible through obtaining qualifications and acquiring construction management skills.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Construction Site / Contract Work / Full-time and Contract Employees / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Apprentice Tile Worker → Tile Worker → Foreman → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Technician → Independent/Owner
Required Skills
Grouting Technique / Horizontal Vertical Surveying / Mortar Adhesive Mixing / Safety and Health Management / Substrate Adjustment / Tile Cutting Processing
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Construction Management Software / Quality Control / Waterproofing Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately finish tile joints and levels. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged squatting and carrying heavy objects. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Tile Laying Technician
- Second-Class Tile Laying Technician
Aliases
- Tile Layer
Related Jobs
- Block Mason
- Exterior Finisher
- Plasterer