How do they match: Brickmasons and Blockmasons

  • Liner
  • Lining Mechanic
  • Bottom Liner
  • Casing Worker
  • Cupola Liner
  • Door Liner
  • Furnace Liner
  • Hot Top Liner
  • Ladle Liner
  • Mason Liner
  • Smelter Liner
  • Spout Liner
  • Vessel Liner

  • Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
  • Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
  • 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.
  • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.

  • Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.