Drywall Finisher- Atlanta

Anning-Johnson Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a skilled Finisher in Atlanta, GA. The role involves applying finishes to walls and ceilings, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to established standards. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in drywall finishing, and skills in drywall taping and finishing tools are preferred. This position emphasizes safety, timeliness, and quality in all tasks. Interested individuals should be prepared to work in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year previous Drywall Finishing experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting drawings.
• Checking working surfaces - verify panel joints are tight and aligned.
• Organizing and verifying materials.
• Cleaning and repairing tools.
• Mixing joint compounds.
• Applying fill coats and finish coats.
• Finishing inside and outside corners.
• Dry sanding, wet sanding, and vacuum sanding.
• Skim coating over gypsum board, concrete, or other related materials.
• Spraying finish compound.

Skills

Drywall Taping

Finishing Tools

Job description

Finishers are required to apply finishes to walls, ceilings and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that conform to the required levels of finishing standards.

Finishers may apply finishes that require a high degree of detail such as level 5 finishes, or textures.

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Checking working surfaces - verify panels joints are tight and aligned, fastened to framing members tightly without breaking the paper surface or fracturing the core.
• Organizing and verifying materials
• Cleaning and repairing tools
• Mixing joint compounds
• Applying fill coats
• Applying finish coats
• Finishing inside and outside corners
• Dry sanding
• Wet sanding
• Vacuum sanding
• Skim coating over gypsum board, concrete, or other related materials
• Spraying finish compound
• Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.

Finishers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A finisher will report to a foreman or lead man and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a finisher. In addition, finishers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Experience 1 year: Minimum of 1-year previous Drywall Finishing experience is required for this position. (required)

Skills

• 10 - Drywall Taping (preferred)
• 10 - Finishing Tools (preferred)

Anning-Johnson Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.