Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base wherever there is to be a joint or change of color, to form desired designs or patterns, and to help prevent cracks.
Grind curved surfaces and areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways and cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
Grind surfaces with a power grinder and polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scale, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, and cleaning procedures according to type of installation or material used.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedges.
Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh prior to pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete and terrazzo mixtures to form bases and finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, and floats.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
Blend marble chip mixtures and place into panels, then push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, and setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Fill slight depressions left by grinding with a matching grout material, and then hand trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.
Move terrazzo installation materials, tools, machines, and work devices to work areas, manually or using wheelbarrow.
Precast terrazzo blocks in wooden forms.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Remove frames once the foundation is dry.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Trunk Strength -- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Multilimb Coordination -- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Stamina -- The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength -- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.