Brickmasons and Blockmasons
SOC Code: 47-2021
Brickmasons and Blockmasonss measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 95.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Mathematics, Coordination, Coordination.
AI-Proof Score: 95.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$60,800
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Job Growth
3.2%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Mathematics
- •Coordination
- •Critical Thinking
- •Time Management
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
- ✓Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
- ✓Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
- ✓Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- ✓Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation