Tile Setter - Bessemer, United States - BLOX LLC

Description

Job Description

BLOX is creating the tools to convert a resistant Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry into a smart and efficient machine. For those motivated to play a part in that change, this is an exciting time at BLOX. In short, BLOX takes the most complicated parts of a hospital – headwalls, surgery ceilings, MEP racks, Central Energy Plants, exam rooms, bathrooms, etc. - designs them so that they can be removed from conventional construction, manufactures them as modules, transports and inserts them into the construction process to yield higher quality buildings that open significantly faster than those conventionally constructed. BLOX is both service and product that includes architecture, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and construction.

Work responsibilities:

• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
• Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
• Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles using trowel.
• Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
• Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
• Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
• Lift 50-75 Lbs
• Grouting during the installation of new tile on medical surfaces
• Keeping a clean and tidy work space
• Account for and return all equipment and tools
• Uphold all company policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned

Recommended Experience:

• 2+ years of tile installation experience (required)
• 1+ year grouting experience (required)

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

It is the policy of BLOX, LLC to use ability and willingness to contribute to our team effort as the criteria for making employment related decisions, regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. In addition, we strictly prohibit the harassment of any employee because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or other protected status.