Drywall Finisher

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Drywall Finishers for projects located in or around State College, PA. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $22-$26/hour based on experience and skill level.  If you are a Drywall Finisher and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! 

Job Scope:        

• Measurement & Layout; measuring framing, planning layouts, and minimizing seams
• Sheet Cutting; Scoring, snapping, and rasping boards for clean edge joints
• Fastener installation; driving screws to proper depth without puncturing paper faces
• Cutout Accuracy; trimming panels precisely around electrical boxes, vents, and plumbing
• Panel manipulation; operating panel lifts, jacks, and moving sheets up to 12 feet long
• Framing Inspection; Checking wood and metal studs for straightness before hanging
• Compound preparation; selecting and mixing all-purpose, lightweight, and quick-setting mud
• Tape embedding: pressing paper and mesh tape tightly into joints to prevent air bubbles
• Edge feathering; spreading successive mud coats smoothly to conceal seams and fasteners
• Precision sanding; operating pole sanders and hand blocks to eliminate ridges without gouging
• Corner bead installation; applying and finishing metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner trims
  Level 1–5 Finishing; executing all drywall finishes from basic fire-taping to full skim coats
  Texture Application; spraying and hand-applying orange peel, knockdown, and skip-trowel finishes

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud!  Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front”  costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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