Drywall installer
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Standing for extended periods
Work Location Information
Various locations
Work Site Environment
Dusty
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Setting
Residential, Commercial
Plasterer Specific Skills
Cure freshly plastered surfaces
Drywall Installer and Finisher Specific Skills
Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets, Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound, Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists, 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, Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Lather Specific Skills
Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools, Utilize laser alignment system