Drywall Mechanic

Fl-Crane-; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fl-Crane- in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a skilled Drywall Mechanic to measure, cut, and install drywall while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. You will read blueprints, minimize waste, and install drywall with precision across interior walls.

The role requires 3+ years of drywall experience and a high school diploma or GED. Travel with overnight stays may be required; hotel and per-diem provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years drywall experience required.
• Ability to read design plans/blueprints.
• Ability to work safely at heights.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean work area and protects surrounding surfaces to avoid damage.
• Reads design plans and/or blueprints to minimize waste of materials.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim using tape measure, straightedge, or square.
• Identifies locations of windows, outlets, and plumbing; cuts drywall to fit precisely.
• Cuts drywall to size using utility knives and power saws.
• Fastens drywall panels to studs using nails or screws.
• Fills joints, holes, and cracks with compound using trowel and broad knife.
• Trims and smooths rough edges for seamless joins.
• Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for openings as needed.
• Installs metal or studs for wallboard attachment on interior walls with hand tools.
• Occasionally may work with metal studs.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Reading blueprints

Communication

Safety awareness

Height safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power saws

Nails and screws

Tape measure

Job description

The Drywall Mechanic is responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing drywall while maintaining a clean work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean work area and protects structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
• Reading design plans and/or Blueprints in order to provide minimal wallboard to avoid unnecessary waste of materials
• Measuring and marking cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim using tape measure, straightedge, or square, and marking devices
• Identifying the exact locations of windows, electrical outlets, and plumbing, and then cutting the drywall or ceiling tile to fit the precise size needed
• Cutting drywall to the right size, using utility knives and power saws
• Fastening drywall panels to interior wall studs, using nails or screws
• Filling joints, holes, and cracks with compound, using a trowel and broad knife
• Trimming and smoothing rough edges so boards join evenly without visual defect
• Mixing compound to desired consistency
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces for applications of materials, such as by drywall taping.
• At times may work with metal studs.
• Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents as needed.
• Installs horizontal and vertical metal or studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma GED (preferred)
• 3+ years of drywall experience (required )

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Basic hand and power tool skills
• Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measure
• Ability to work and communicate with others
• Analyze information and evaluate problems
• Ability to safely work at heights
• Ability to learn and follow our extensive company safety policy
• Work safely with all members of the crew
• Willingness to travel, with frequent overnight stays. Hotel and per-diem provided

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.