Drywall Finisher Mechanic

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Drywall Finisher, where you can grow your skills and career. In this role, you'll work on exciting commercial and government projects, applying joint compounds and finishing gypsum wallboard surfaces. You'll be responsible for reading blueprints, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to excel, this opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in your field!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Career Training

Weekly Pay

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in drywall finishing or related trade.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project blueprints for drywall installation.
• Supervise construction teams and maintain schedules.
• Apply joint compound and finish surfaces for commercial projects.

Skills

Drywall Finishing

Blueprint Reading

Material Measurement

Safety Compliance

Team Supervision

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Trowels

Broad Knives

Portable Electric Mixers

Powder Actuated Tools

Job description

If you are an amazing Drywall Finisher interested in a career where you can grow and expand, then apply and see the opportunities that we have for you. Working with us, you would be applying joint compound and finishing gypsum wallboard surfaces on commercial and government projects.

For this role, you will be responsible for:

• Read and understand project blueprints.


• Supervising relevant construction team.


• Measure and cut materials.


• Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.


• Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broad knives, or spatulas.


• Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.


• Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.


• Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.


• Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.


• Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.


• Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.


• Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.


• Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.


• Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds.


• Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.


• Select the correct sealing compound or tape.


• Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns.


• Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.


• Always ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.


• Be able to work on scaffold, aerial lifts, ladders, and stilts.


• Be able to use powder actuated tools and lasers.


• Work indoors and outdoors.


• Must be able to work individually and as a team player.


• Maintain construction schedules including phasing.


• And other duties as assigned by your manager.

Additional Qualifications that will make you successful in the role:

• Experience in a Construction related industry preferred.


• 4 to 5 years of experience in a relative trade.


• Ability to read a tape measure.


• Tools and transportation.


• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.


• Ability to pass a drug test.

Eligible full time Acousti employees can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Benefit Programs including health, dental and vision plans.


• 401(k) program.


• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.


• Supplemental Life Insurance.


• Optional Short-Term Disability.


• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).


• Career Training.


• Paid Weekly.


• Competitive compensation.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Acousti Engineering reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Acousti Engineering is at-will.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Acousti Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a))

Job Type: Full-time

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