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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.
$53,886 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Drywall finisher at Swinerton Builders Drywall finisher at Swinerton Builders in Charlotte, North Carolina Posted in about 22 hours ago.
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Job Description Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of designated Field Foreman, General Foreman or Superintendent(s), duties include but not limited to preparing unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. Finisher must be detail oriented with uniform results. Support activities at all Swinerton job-sites as directed. Job Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for the effective and accurate performance of all assigned responsibilities and duties included but not limited to:
- Learning the skills in preparing unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections.
- Apply drywall compound, nail/screw indentations on the surface of panels
- Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
- Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
- Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
- Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
- Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
- Learning to use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
- Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
- Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.
- Capable of providing detailed, uniform results. Job Minimum Skills/Experience
- Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail.
- Lift and/or pull 50lbs., climb ladders, work off of ladders, man lifts or other equipment.
- Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt.
- Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions.
- Uphold Swinerton's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures.