Finisher, Drywall

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 906371236
  • Posted Date: May 26, 2023
  • Closing Date: Jul 9, 2023
  • Company: Wood Brick Construction Limited
  • Category: Construction & Renovation
  • Business Location:2 Turnbull Drive, Brantford, Ontario N3T 0K4
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 year - 2 years
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $21.50 per hour 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: High school graduation certificate
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

Tasks

  • Supervise other workers
  • 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
  • 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
  • Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
  • Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  • Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Tight deadlines
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)