drywall installer

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week