Drywall Finisher

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Supervise other workers
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus