Drywall Mechanic/Hanger & Framer
F L Crane & Sons Inc
Jackson, mississippi
- Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents
- Lays out reference lines and points, computes position of framing and furring channels, and marks position, using chalk line.
- Installs horizontal and vertical metal or studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools.
- Maintains a clean work area and protects structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- Reading design plans and/or Blueprints in order to provide minimal wallboard to avoid unnecessary waste of materials
- Measuring and marking cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim using tape measure, straightedge, or square, and marking devices
- Identifying the exact locations of windows, electrical outlets, and plumbing, and then cutting the drywall or ceiling tile to fit the precise size needed
- Cutting drywall to the right size, using utility knives and power saws ...