Stonemasons

What Does a Stonemasons Do?

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
• 2Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
• 3Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
• 4Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
• 5Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
• 6Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
• 7Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
• 8Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.

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Stonemasons Salary