Overview

Languages

English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site setting
Dusty
Noisy

Work setting
Various locations
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks
Instruct apprentices
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
Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
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
Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists




Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
Install exterior and interior steel studs
Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
Utilize laser alignment system
Estimate costs and materials
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision
1 to 2 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding

Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player

Advantages

Other perks
Free parking available
Parking available

📌 Taper, Drywall Etobicoke (Canada)
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📍 Canada