Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic

Precision Additives; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Precision Walls, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking experienced Acoustical Ceiling Mechanics to join our team. You will install acoustical tiles, assess surfaces, and ensure precise alignment with drawings, while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires teamwork, reliable transportation, and the ability to read blueprints. We offer competitive wages and benefits through ESOP and 401K programs, with opportunities to grow within a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Experience installing acoustical ceiling systems in commercial settings.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in ceiling installations.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Apply acoustical tiles and related materials to ceilings and walls.
• Inspect surfaces for plumb and level and prepare mounting surfaces.
• Measure, cut, and fit tiles to fit around fixtures and walls.
• Install furring strips and moldings as required.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Snip

Kleins

Punch

Rivot Gun

Impact Drill

Pouch

Knife

Tape Measure

Job description

As one of the nation's 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 (English/Spanish)

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

• Retirement Plans
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health 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.