drywall mechanic

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking

Workplace information

• On the road job

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week