Terrazzo setter supervisor jobs in Finland
Terrazzo setter supervisors monitor terrazzo setting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decision to resolve problems.
Terrazzo setter supervisor - Which skills are essential?
Plan a floor to be created from different types of materials, like wood, stone or carpet. Take into account the intended use, space, durability, sound, temperature and moisture concerns, environmental properties and aesthetics.
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Terrazzo setter supervisor - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.
Treat old terrazzo replacing missing granules or mosaics, using chemicals to obtain the desired colour, sanding and polishing to give the surface a new lustrous look.
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
Lay strips of various materials to separate different coloured sections of terrazzo flooring. Interpret the plan to determine the correct positions. Mark the positions and attach the strips to the floor.
Grind the poured and cured terrazzo layer in several steps, from rough to fine, using a grinding machine.
Take the precautionary steps to avoid a product or a surface from drying to quickly, for example by covering it with a protective film or by humidifying it regularly.
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.
Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.
Make sure the floor is ready to receive a terrazzo layer. Remove any previous floor coverings, dirt, grease, other impurities and moisture. Rough the surface with a shot blaster if required.
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Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, or rely on friction to keep the material in place.
Pour the prepared terrazzo mixture on the planned floor section. Pour the right amount of terrazzo and use a screed to make sure the surface is even.
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Create a mix of stone fragments and cement in consistent proportions. Add colouring if called for.
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
Mix construction materials with water and other materials based on the appropriate recipe. Mix thoroughly to prevent lumps. Avoid contamination, which will adversely affect the properties of the mixture.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.
Smooth the surface of freshly poured concrete using a screed.
Blast a surface with sand, metal shot, dry ice or other blasting material to remove impurities or rough up a smooth surface.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Cover any small holes in the terrazzo surface with a grout mixture of the appropriate colour after it has been roughly ground.