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Tru Solutions Commercial Painting
Drywall 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.
$53,633 / year median in Michigan
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Drywall Finisher Tru Solutions Commercial Painting - 2.5 Okemos, MI Job Details Full-time $27 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Measuring tapes Drywall Basic math Drywall installation Drywall accessory installation Drywall mudding Full Job Description Core Responsibilities Apply joint compound ("mud") to seams between drywall panels Tape over joints using paper or mesh tape Smooth and feather compound to create an even surface Sand dried compound to remove ridges or imperfections Fill holes, cracks, dents, and screw/nail indentations Apply multiple coats of compound as needed for a seamless finish being able to utilize 5 and 20 minute mud Match textures (e.g., orange peel, knockdown) to existing walls or ceilings Inspect finished surfaces to ensure quality standards Be able to complete reasonable finish in shorter than ideal timeframes Tools & Materials Used Taping knives, trowels, and mud pans Sanding blocks, pole sanders, or power sanders Joint compound, drywall tape Core Responsibilities Apply joint compound ("mud") to seams between drywall panels Tape over joints using paper or mesh tape Smooth and feather compound to create an even surface Sand dried compound to remove ridges or imperfections Fill holes, cracks, dents, and screw/nail indentations Apply multiple coats of compound as needed for a seamless finish Match textures (e.g., orange peel, knockdown) to existing walls or ceilings Inspect finished surfaces to ensure quality standards Tools & Materials Used Taping knives, trowels, and mud pans Sanding blocks, pole sanders, or power sanders Joint compound, drywall tape, corner beads Texture sprayers or hand texturing tools Skills & Requirements Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship Knowledge of drywall finishing techniques and materials Physical stamina (standing, lifting, repetitive motion) Ability to work on ladders or scaffolding Basic math skills for measuring and estimating materials Time management and ability to meet project deadlines Work Environment Commercial construction sites Optional Additions Supervising helpers or apprentices