Drywall Mechanic - Manassas

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC; Kensington (MD); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC is seeking a Drywall Mechanic to trim, fit, and install wallboard, measure and mark cuts, and follow blueprints to ensure flat, seamless joints. You will rely on hand and power tools to install framing and insulation and to prepare surfaces for final finishing.

Candidates should be able to read simple plans, estimate material needs, and work effectively both independently and with a crew. Light lifting and physical stamina are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Trims rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints using knife.
• Fits and fastens wallboard or sheetrock into position with hand/power tools or adhesive.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim.
• Installs insulation and moisture barrier over insulation.
• Removes plaster, drywall, or paneling as needed.
• Reads blueprints to determine installation methods and material needs.

Connaissances

Read blueprints

Estimate materials

Measure and cut drywall

Hand-eye coordination

Work independently

Use hand & power tools

Outils

Hand tools

Power tools

Description du poste

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.