Drywall Mechanic/Hanger & Framer
F L Crane & Sons Inc
Jackson, mississippi
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
- 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
- Fastening drywall panels to interior wall studs, using nails or screws
- Filling joints, holes, and cracks with compound, using a trowel and broad knife
- Trimming and smoothing rough edges so boards join evenly without visual defect
- Mixing compound to desired consistency
- Cleaning and preparing surfaces for applications of materials, such as by drywall taping.
Requirements
Education and/or Work Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
- Drywall Experience (required)
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Basic hand and power tool skills
- Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measure
- Ability to work and communicate with others
- Analyze information and evaluate problems
- Ability to safely work at heights
- Ability to learn and follow our extensive company safety policy
- Work safely with all members of the crew
- Willingness to travel, with frequent overnight stays. Hotel and per-diem provided
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Voluntary Insurance (Vision, Basic Life Insurance & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan