drywall installer

Onex Construction; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals for a permanent full-time position in Cambridge. This role involves hands-on tasks such as reading blueprints, applying plaster, and installing drywall. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively in a team. With a focus on craftsmanship, this position offers an opportunity to showcase your skills in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and make a tangible impact on projects. If you are passionate about construction and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastering and drywall installation is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications is required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements and prepare surfaces.
• Install drywall sheets and apply plaster with precision.
• Supervise a small team while ensuring quality workmanship.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plaster application

Drywall installation

Metal stud framing

Surface preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Trowel

Broad knife

Power tools

Job description

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Employer details Onex Construction

Job details

• Location: Cambridge, ON
• Salary: $35.10 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3155855

Overview

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2025-01-16

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