Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic

Precision Walls, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Expending Account for health

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Precision Walls, Inc. is seeking a diligent tile installer to apply acoustical tiles and sound-absorbing materials across ceilings and walls. You will prepare surfaces, measure layouts, and align tiles according to blueprints, ensuring clean joints and secure mounting.

Ideal candidates are skilled in surface prep, cutting tiles to fit edges, and following safety procedures. This non-management role requires teamwork and reliable transportation to multiple job sites in Knoxville, TN.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in building construction.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; follows instructions.
• Dependable transportation to job sites.
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Apply acoustical tiles or shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure adhesives are optimal for tile mounting.
• Inspect surfaces for plumbness and level using laser or water level.
• Align and position tiles using lines and strings.
• Secure molding and trim to join tile work with walls.
• Cut tiles to fit edges and around fixtures.
• Measure and lay out according to blueprints.
• Cut and install tiles into supporting framework.
• Mix and apply cement to tile backs for placement.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Team player

Safety procedures

Communication (verbal/written)

Transportation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Snip

Kleins

Punch

Rivet Gun

Impact Drill

Pouch

Knife

Tape Measure

Job description

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 (English/Spanish)

Mandatory Tools: Snip, Kleins, Punch, Rivot Gun, Impact Drill, Pouch, Knife, Tape Measure

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plans
  • 401K 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.