drywall installer and finisher
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Dusty.
Work setting:
Commercial. Institutional. Various locations.
Tasks:
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
- Clean and prepare surfaces.
- Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
- Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
- Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
- Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
- Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools.
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. Morning. Day.