Drywall Installer
- East Lake Ainslie, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Drywall Installer is responsible for installing drywall systems within modular home units. This position involves measuring, cutting, fitting, and securing drywall panels while ensuring high-quality finishes and meeting production schedules.
- Measure, cut, and install drywall panels on walls and ceilings
- Secure drywall using appropriate fasteners and tools
- Tape joints, apply compounds, and prepare surfaces for finishing
- Repair imperfections and ensure smooth, professional finishes
- Read and follow construction drawings and production specifications
- Work closely with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry teams
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe work area
- Experience installing drywall in residential or modular construction preferred
- Knowledge of drywall installation techniques and materials
- Ability to read tape measures and construction drawings
- Physical ability to lift, carry, and position drywall sheets
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work efficiently in a production environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Drywall Installer at Lake Shore Living will measure, cut, install and finish drywall panels inside modular home units. The role also involves inspecting completed work and coordinating with electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams.
Requirements
Candidates need knowledge of drywall installation techniques and materials, the ability to read tape measures and construction drawings, and physical ability to lift and position drywall sheets. Experience in residential or modular construction is preferred.
Skills
- Drywall installation
- Drywall cutting and fitting
- Taping and joint compound application
- Surface preparation for finishing
- Reading construction drawings
- Reading tape measures
- Fastener selection and use
- Drywall repair
- Quality inspection
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Production scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork with trades
Categories
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Trades
Keywords
- drywall installer
- drywall
- drywall installation
- modular home
- modular construction
- residential construction
- drywall taping
- joint compound
- drywall fasteners
- construction drawings
- production environment
- finishing
- carpentry
- tape measure
- manufactured building
- ceiling tile installer
- taper
Tools
- tape measure
- drywall fasteners
- drywall tools