tile fitter

Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight. Tile fitters may also take on creative and artistic projects, with some laying mosaics.

The most in-demand skills for this role include types of tile adhesive, sanding techniques, caulk expansion joints, work ergonomically, snap chalk line, transport construction supplies. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives tile fitter a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.