ceiling installer

Onex Construction Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ceiling installer to join their team. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic construction environment, where you will apply your skills in plastering, drywall installation, and blueprint reading. Your role will involve working at heights and ensuring the highest quality finishes in various projects. If you are eager to start your career in construction and thrive in a hands-on role, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and provides the chance to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience.
• Skills in plastering, drywall installation, and blueprint reading are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and apply various plastering techniques for ceilings.
• Install drywall and prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Work at heights and erect scaffolding as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Plastering

Drywall Installation

Scaffolding

Surface Preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Trowel

Broad Knife

Taping Machine

Power Tools

Job description

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Job Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site Environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Construction

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