Drywall Finisher

WHITE MUD DRYWALL LTD.; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking an experienced lather (interior systems mechanic) to prepare tenders, read blueprints, and install drywall and ceiling grids across projects. The role emphasizes precision finishing, measurement, and adherence to specifications.

The candidate should be physically fit, able to work at heights, and comfortable using compound, tapes, and CADD software. Training and safety protocols apply on site.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and precision in finishing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• 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.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

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Interest in copying information to attach metal and gypsum lath to studs and furring using nails, screws, clips and wire ties

METHODICAL

Interest in copying information to attach metal and gypsum lath to studs and furring using nails, screws, clips and wire ties

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets; may install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboards and laths

innovative

Interest in installing corner beads and wire mesh around beams for plastering

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you take pride in finishing projects? Are you physically fit and able to work at heights? Are accuracy and attention to detail important to you? Then you may finish your career search by becoming a lather (interior systems mechanic).