Drywall Installer And Finisher

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: 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. Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required. 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. Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied. Install exterior and interior steel studs. Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Estimate costs and materials. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours.