Soho Boards - Creator Sam Boards Tile

Position Overview
A tile creator will routinely demonstrate the knowledge, skill, experience, time management abilities, and other traits needed to produce high-quality, long-lasting, successful installations using tile industry standards and methods along with time-tested proven best practices.

They are a skilled tradesperson responsible for installing tiles on various surfaces, such as floors, walls, countertops, and backsplashes.

At Soho, the tile installer plays a crucial role in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional tile displays for showrooms.

This role helps guide a display-building team through the process, aiming for efficiency and quality.
Tile display boards created by the team will be inventoried and shipped to various showrooms for display.

The tile displayed will include all material types: including ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, mosaic, and LVT.


* Oversight and Training



* Monitor and audit team members' display board building proficiency.


* Train team members against blueprints/work instructions for tile laying, adhesive application, cutting, grouting, and cleaning.


* Maintain report cards for team member proficiency to management.



* Track Production Schedule



* Monitor and track production schedule and report to management progression


* Monitor and update time standards for the different types of display boards:

1.

Small to large in overall size
2.

Easy to hard in display complexity

Track individual team member performance against time standards.


* Inventory Management



* Track and maintain inventory of raw materials and tools that are required to build tile display boards.


* Report inventory levels to management and communicate when replenishments are needed.



* Building Tile Display Boards



* Follow blueprints or work instructions that map out a tile display board.


* Verify all materials and tools are available to complete an order prior to start.


* Prepare tile layout and verify design (pattern, grout spacing, needed trimming)


* Cut various tile materials using manual and powered tile-cutting tools.


* Prepare tile display board with material, adhering tile, grouting and cleaning tile.


* Able to use various tile laying and grouting techniques.


* Verify quality of the final product complies with documented standards and matches order requirements.



* Safety



* Oversee that team members are following safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.


* Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.


* Follow safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.


* Report to management any issues that could create an unsafe working environment, i.e., tool malfunction, PPE issues, etc.

Required skills/abilities



* Basic knowledge of Warehouse organization procedures.


* Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in the trade.


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