drywall mechanic Apprentice job

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work Site Environment

At heights. Dusty. Noisy.

Work Setting

Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential. Various locations.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim. ...