Drywall Installer And Finisher

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Work site environment

• At heights

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
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees