Drywall installer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Brampton is seeking a drywall and plastering installer for on-site finishing work at various locations. You will apply coats, sand seams, install drywall sheets, and read blueprints to ensure precise fits.

The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, no degree required, and the ability to work on heights and in physically demanding conditions. Travel to multiple sites and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in plastering, drywall installation and finishing.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to work on site at various locations and heights.
• Own vehicle required for transportation to multiple sites.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting and long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare 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
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Skills

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Laser alignment system

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare 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
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• 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
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Utilize laser alignment system
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own vehicle

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player