Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers: 
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $42,330.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 36 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,148 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.31 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 4,603 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -1.64 % |
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Sand metal or plastic objects
Polish stone or concrete using a surfacing machine
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
Mix chemicals safely according to instructions
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Mix masonry materials such as mortar, grout, slurry, or concrete
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Build construction forms or molds
Cut metal or plastic material
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Fabricate manufactured products, parts, or components by hand
Construct molds for casting objects
Perform basic carpentry
Position structural components
Install building fixtures
Drill holes in construction materials
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured tile or masonry products by hand
Apply grouting or mortar
Shape stone, tile, brick, or related masonry products
Polish stone or concrete using a surfacing machine
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
Mix chemicals safely according to instructions
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Mix masonry materials such as mortar, grout, slurry, or concrete
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Build construction forms or molds
Cut metal or plastic material
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Fabricate manufactured products, parts, or components by hand
Construct molds for casting objects
Perform basic carpentry
Position structural components
Install building fixtures
Drill holes in construction materials
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured tile or masonry products by hand
Apply grouting or mortar
Shape stone, tile, brick, or related masonry products
Performing General Physical Activities
Build masonry structures including kilns or furnaces
Operate jackhammer in accordance with safety regulations
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Replace damaged masonry material such as bricks or tile
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Finish concrete surfaces
Repair damaged masonry material such as bricks or tile
Repair masonry structures including kilns or furnaces
Perform concrete fabrication
Position construction forms or molds
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install roofing materials such as shingles, tile, slate, or asphalt
Review construction specifications
Install construction support structures such as lathing, back up frames, or metal studs
Erect scaffold on work site
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
Pour materials into or on designated areas
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
Operate jackhammer in accordance with safety regulations
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Replace damaged masonry material such as bricks or tile
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Finish concrete surfaces
Repair damaged masonry material such as bricks or tile
Repair masonry structures including kilns or furnaces
Perform concrete fabrication
Position construction forms or molds
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install roofing materials such as shingles, tile, slate, or asphalt
Review construction specifications
Install construction support structures such as lathing, back up frames, or metal studs
Erect scaffold on work site
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
Pour materials into or on designated areas
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Rebar | ||||
| Masonry | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||
| Screeds | ||||
| Cement Masonry | ||||
| Power Grinders | ||||
| Concrete Placement | ||||
| Machinery | ||||
| Schematic Diagrams | ||||
| Welding |
