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Stonemason

DOT Code: 861.381-038

Industry: construction

Sets stone to build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments, or lays walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry, such as alberene (acid-resistant soapstone for vats, tanks, and floors), using mason's tools: Shapes stone preparatory to setting, using chisel, hammer, and other shaping tools. Spreads mortar over stone and foundation with trowel and sets stone in place by hand or with aid of crane. Aligns stone with plumbline and finishes joints between stone with pointing trowel. May spread mortar along mortar guides to ensure joints of uniform thickness. May clean surface of finished wall to remove mortar, using muriatic acid and brush. May be designated according to masonry work performed as Alberene-Stone Setter (construction); Artificial-Stone Setter (construction); Curb Setter (construction); Flagsetter (construction); Granite Setter (construction); Gutter-Mouth Cutter (construction). May set cut and dressed ornamental and structural stone in buildings and be designated Stone Setter (construction).

GOE: 05.05.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77