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Summary Description


	Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Acid Tank Liner

2.	Adobe Layer

3.	Block Layer

4.	Block Mason

5.	Block Paver

6.	Blockmason

7.	Bottom Liner

8.	Brick and Block Mason

9.	Brick Chimney Builder

10.	Brick Dropper

11.	Brick Layer

12.	Brick Mason

13.	Brick Paver

14.	Brick Pointer

15.	Brick Setter

16.	Bricklayer

17.	Bricklayer Apprentice

18.	Brickmason

19.	Brickmason Apprentice

20.	Casing Builder

21.	Casing Man

22.	Casing Worker

23.	Chimney Builder

24.	Chimney Mechanic

25.	Chimney Repairer

26.	Cinder Block Mason

27.	Coke Oven Mason

28.	Coke Oven Patcher

29.	Concrete Block Layer

30.	Concrete Block Mason

31.	Concrete Finisher

32.	Cupola Liner

33.	Cupola Mechanic

34.	Cupola Patcher

35.	Door Liner

36.	Duct Layer

37.	Epoxy Specialist

38.	Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer

39.	Firebrick Layer

40.	Fitter

41.	Furnace Builder

42.	Furnace Liner

43.	Furnace Maintenance

44.	Furnace Mason

45.	Furnace Mechanic

46.	Furnace Reliner

47.	Gypsum Block Setter

48.	Hot Top Liner

49.	Kiln Car Repairer

50.	Kiln Door Builder

51.	Kiln Maintenance

52.	Kiln Mechanic

53.	Kiln Repairer

54.	Ladle Builder

55.	Ladle Liner

56.	Ladle Mechanic

57.	Ladle Patcher

58.	Liner

59.	Lining Mechanic

60.	Manhole Builder

61.	Mason

62.	Mason Apprentice

63.	Mason Liner

64.	Masonry Installer

65.	Oven Builder

66.	Patcher

67.	Permastone Mechanic

68.	Plaster Block Layer

69.	Pottery Kiln Builder

70.	Refractory Bricklayer

71.	Reliner

72.	Segment Block Layer

73.	Setter

74.	Silo Erector

75.	Smelter Liner

76.	Spout Liner

77.	Stopping Builder

78.	Tender

79.	Terra Cotta Mason

80.	Terra Cotta Setter

81.	Tunnel Kiln Repairer

82.	Vessel Builder

83.	Vessel Liner

Job Tasks

	Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance. Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. Apply mortar.

	Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick. Install masonry materials.

	Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. Mark reference points on construction materials.

	Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.

	Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required. Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. Estimate materials requirements for projects.

	Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement. Install masonry materials.

	Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces. Install masonry materials. Align masonry materials.

	Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures. Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

	Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.

	Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper. Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

	Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface. Apply mortar.

	Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair. Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.

	Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration. Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

	Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel. Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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.

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

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

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.

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

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Masonry Workers
	Masonry workers, also known as masons, use bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, and natural and manmade stones to build walls, walkways, fences, and other masonry structures.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Masonry Workers
	The work is physically demanding because masons lift heavy materials and often must stand, kneel, and bend for long periods. Poor weather conditions may reduce work activity because masons usually work outdoors. Most masons work full time.

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