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Drywall Hanger / Finisher
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What they do
A Drywall Installer or Finisher installs drywall or panels of interior wall material in a newly constructed or renovated building. Measures and cuts drywall, prepares surfaces, fastens panels and finishes corners and seams.
$52,671 / year median in Indiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Drywall Hanger / Finisher Join Our Team of Skilled Drywall Hanger / Finishers! As one of the nation's largest single-source providers of construction contract labor, Commercial Trade Source (CTS) is currently expanding our field team by accepting applications for drywall hanger / finishers in the Indianapolis area. Why Work With CTS?
Year-Round Steady Work
Health & Dental Insurance
401(k) + Paid Holidays & Vacations
Overtime & Prevailing Wage Opportunities
Paid Apprenticeship Programs
Tool Purchase Assistance
Ongoing Safety Training & Education
What You'll Do Responsibilities of the finisher include, but not limited to: Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broad knives, or spatulas.
Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
Apply 1st, 2nd & 3rd coats of compound
Sand areas after each coat
Have a working knowledge of power tools and equipment
Lifts ' Drywall lifts; Mini lifters; Roll lifters
Putty knives ' Corner knives; Joint knives; Taping knives; Wipe-down knives
Trowels ' Bullnose trowels; Drywall trowels; Inside corner trowels; Outside corner trowels
Use of mechanical taping tools (bazooka, flat box, flushers, etc
Other job responsibilities as required
What We're Looking For:
Must have commercial drywall finish and/or hanging experience.
Expected to be able to work independently and with others depending on scope of work.
Ability to communicate effectively with team and other field employees.
Must be able to perform general physical activities common to the drywall trade trade.
Strong attention to detail while producing accurate and high-quality work.
Conceptualize concepts easily and visualize potential outcomes.
Knowledgeable about technological developments.
Great attitude.
Committed to safety.
Committed to being drug free.
Valid driver's license with transportation
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Education
- Continued Safety Program
- Tool Purchase Program
- Safety Equipment
- Referral Bonus
•Benefits do vary by state
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance