Tile Installer / Setter

Job Description

People Ready Skilled Trades now has an office in Columbus and is ready to hire! We are looking for Tile Installer / Setter for projects Cincinnati and the surrounding areas.

Note: The hourly rate for this position is $30 - $33 / hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Benefits:

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting . Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at .

Responsibilities:

• Tile Setter, also known as a tile and stone setter, installs tiles and stones on walls, floors, and countertops, preparing surfaces, cutting tiles, applying adhesives, and grouting to create durable and aesthetically pleasing finishes.
• Key Responsibilities: Preparation: Clean, level, and prepare surfaces for tile installation.
• Measurement and Cutting: Measure and cut tiles to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces using tools like tape measures, chalk lines, and tile cutters.
• Adhesive Application: Apply adhesives to surfaces and lay tiles in a pattern.
• Tile Setting: Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels, and squares.
• Grouting: Grout tiles and clean surfaces to remove excess grout and adhesive.
• Inspection and Repair: Inspect and repair tiles as needed.
• Communication: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
• Materials: Install various types of tiles such as ceramic, porcelain, marble, and granite.
• Tools: Use tools like grout saws, trowels, and leveler

Qualifications:

• A tile setter's primary role is to install designs using tiles that are cut and shaped to fit different areas in buildings
• They manage everything from the preparation of the surface to applying grout
• Tile setters play an integral role in completing the look and feel of a building, whether it's a residential, commercial, or public space
• Below is a list of typical responsibilities for a tile setter: Measuring and marking surfaces
• Tile setters begin their job by measuring the surface area that needs to be tiled.
• They use precise marking tools to ensure that tiles will be symmetrically aligned and fit perfectly on the surface.
• Cutting and shaping tiles Using specialized tools, tile setters cut tiles according to the measurements they've taken.
• The tile needs to be sized precisely to fit corners, electrical outlets, and plumbing fixtures.
• Laying tiles After cutting the tiles to shape, the tile setter builds underbeds and installs anchor bolts and brackets before mixing, applying, and spreading the necessary materials and adhesives.
• They set the tiles in position and apply pressure to affix them to the base.
• This requires precision and attention to detail.
• Sealing and cleaning With the tiles securely in position, tile setters pack grout into the joints between tiles to ensure water or other debris doesn't enter the gap.
• In some applications, they may seal the tiles to protect against water and other damage.
• The final step is cleaning the finished surface for a polished appearance.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [email protected] or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

For more information, please contact on the below details –

1- Name – Jennifer Richards

2- Contact Number - (614) 706-8775