Drywall Mechanic - Atlanta

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC; Marietta (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC is seeking a Drywall Mechanic in Marietta, GA. The role focuses on preparing wallboard, fitting, fastening, and finishing drywall according to specifications.

Candidates should be proficient with hand and power tools, able to read simple plans, estimate materials, and work independently or with a crew. Physical duties include lifting and climbing as required for drywall installation.

Formación

• Ability to read simple building plans.
• Ability to estimate quantity of materials for a project.
• Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit spaces.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and with a crew.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools for drywall installation.

Responsabilidades

• Trim rough edges from wallboard to ensure even joints.
• Fit and fasten wallboard into position with hand/power tools or adhesive.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on framing and drywall.
• Install insulation and moisture barrier as required.
• Read blueprints to determine installation procedures and materials.
• Lay out reference lines and mark positions for studs and channels.
• Suspend and secure framing components for drywall installation.
• Cut framing and trim to size as needed.

Conocimientos

Read building plans

Material estimation

Measure and cut drywall

Hand-eye coordination

Independently work

Power tools

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Duties and Tasks for Drywall Mechanic

• Trims rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knife.
• Fits and fastens wallboard or sheetrock into specified position, using hand tools, portable power tools, or adhesive.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim, using tape measure, straightedge or square, and marking devices.
• Installs blanket insulation between studs and tacks plastic moisture barrier over insulation.
• Removes plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbar and hammer.
• Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents.
• Reads blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements.
• Lays out reference lines and points, computes position of framing and furring channels, and marks position, using chalk line.
• Suspends angle iron grid and channel iron from ceiling, using wire.
• Installs horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools.
• Cuts metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size, using cutting tools.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read simple building plans.
• Ability to estimate quantity of materials required for a project.
• Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit in specific spaces.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and with a work crew.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools required for installing drywall.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing ladders, bending, and kneeling.
• Physically able to install drywall and secure in place.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time to lift and move drywall panels.