Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic

Precision Walls; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Paid Time Off

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Expending Account

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Precision Walls Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking experienced Acoustical Ceiling Mechanics to install acoustical tiles and related systems on commercial buildings.

You will measure, cut, align, and fasten tiles, check plumb and level, and ensure clean, accurate finishes according to blueprints and drawings. The company highlights employee ownership through ESOP, competitive wages, a TEAM environment, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with materials, methods and tools in building construction.
• Positive attitude and commitment to trade knowledge and quality.
• Compliant with safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates solid verbal and written communication; listens to instruction.
• Dependable transportation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Tools: Snip, Klein punch, rivet gun, impact drill, pouch knife, tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Applies acoustical tiles or shock absorbing materials to ceilings and walls.
• Washes surfaces to improve adhesion before mounting tile.
• Inspects mountings and surfaces for plumbness and level.
• Hangs lines to guide positioning of runners.
• Nails or screws molding to seal joints.
• Scribes and cuts tile edges to fit walls.
• Nails channels or furring strips for tile mounting.
• Measures and marks surfaces per blueprints.

Skills

Acoustical ceiling installation

Team environment

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Snips

Kleins Punch

Rivet Gun

Impact Drill

Pouch Knife

Tape Measure

Job description

As one of the nations premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors Precision Walls Inc PWI offers you an opportunity to join our team Make a difference and promote the progress of construction We are seeking experienced Acoustical Ceiling Mechanics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies acoustical tiles or shock absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound and to decorate rooms
• Washes concrete surfaces with washing soda and zinc sulfate solution before mounting tile to increase adhesive qualities of surfaces
• Inspects furring mechanical mountings and masonry surface for plumbness and level using laser or water level
• Hangs dry lines stretched string to wall molding to guide positioning of main runners
• Nails or screws molding to wall to support and seal joint between ceiling tile and wall
• Scribes and cuts edges of tile to fit wall where wall molding is not specified
• Nails channels or wood furring strips to surfaces to provide mounting for tile
• Measures and marks surface to lay out work according to blueprints and drawings
• Cuts tiles for fixture and borders using keyhole saw and inserts tiles into supporting framework
• Applies cement to back of tile and presses tile into place aligning with layout marks and joints of previously laid tile

Requirements

• Experience Knowledge of materials methods and the tools involved in the construction of buildings or other structures
• Positive attitude and commitment to acquire trade knowledge and quality excellence
• Compliant with safety procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates solid verbal and written communication skills; listens to instruction
• Dependable Transportation
• Bilingual is a plus EnglishSpanish mandatory
• Tools Snip Kleins Punch Rivot Gun Impact Drill Pouch Knife Tape Measure

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off PTORetirement
• Plans401K Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP
• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Employment with Precision Walls is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.

Why PWI At Precision Walls Inc our Company has a track record of hiring developing and promoting quality performers of excellent character. We offer our employees competitive wages a fun TEAM working environment career growth and advancement opportunities. Our Company invests in each employee to provide them with the resources to succeed make a difference and transform their careers. We do more than help build buildings we help our employees build their own successful futures 100 Employee Owned As an employee owned company we are passionate and dedicated to working like owners and as a team to enhance the success of the company. We are proud to be able to share in the benefits of our success through our ESOP program Precision Walls is an Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status Military Friendly Employer We value the knowledge skills and abilities you acquired in the military Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse we want you to consider a rewarding career