Washington DC - Finisher

Description Tasks

Applying drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Finishers will work on new walls and ceilings and may repair existing walls as well. Install and finish metal, plastic and aluminum trims. Apply number of coats of compound per specified level of finish. Sand areas after each coat.

Prepare high walls and ceilings that require the use of ladders, scaffolding or lifts.

Standard taping tools, mixers, buckets, knives and trowels are required and some jobs may require additional tools, such as drywall stilts, tape and mud dispensers and hand tools that smooth drywall compound into rounded or arched shapes.

• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Checking working surfaces - verify panels joints are tight and aligned, fastened to framing members tightly without breaking the paper surface or fracturing the core.
• Establishing a work schedule and flow of work
• Organizing and verifying materials
• Cleaning and repairing tools
• Mixing Joint compounds
• Applying fill coats
• Applying finish coats
• Finishing inside and outside corners
• Dry sanding
• Wet sanding
• Vacuum sanding
• Skim coating over gypsum board or concrete
• Spraying finish compound
• Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.

Finishers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A finisher will usually report to a foreman or lead man, and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a finisher. In addition, finishers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Technical/other training (preferred)

Skills

• 10 - Finishing Tools (preferred)
• 10 - Drywall Taping (preferred)
• 10 - Drywall Finishing (preferred)
• 00 - Scaffold User (preferred)

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