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How exposed to AI is a Tile and Stone Setter?

Of the 25 tasks O*NET lists for tile and stone setters, 0 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 23 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Ceramic Tile MechanicCeramic Tile SetterTile and Marble InstallerTile and Marble SetterTile FinisherTile InstallerTile ManTile MasonTile MechanicTile Setter
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
25
tasks rated for this occupation
0%
hold a degree, from a survey of only 17
41k
people do this job in the US
26 of 61
least protected in construction

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Only with software built on top

2
  • Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern
  • Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project

Cannot be sped up

23
  • Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools
  • Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs
  • Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges
  • Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints
  • Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge
  • Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units
  • Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed
  • Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base
  • Level concrete and allow to dry
  • Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen
  • Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints
  • Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile
  • Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant
  • Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully
  • Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed
  • Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader
  • Cut tile backing to required size, using shears
  • Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools
  • Assist customers in selection of tile and grout
  • Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications
  • Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips
  • Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets
  • Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.