Drywall Finisher I

The Drywall Finisher performs skilled work finishing drywall panels in a verity of buildings by applying mud, taping, and sanding surfaces, skimming the walls, and professionally preparing the panels for painting or other finishing techniques. The successful candidate will also lead and help develop a small crew of manufacturing associates. If you possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership traits this is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in the Cuero, TX studio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• The Drywall Finisher - Tape and Texture associate will apply tape and texture within a production/plant environment 

• Objects that will be handled: Joint tape, mud mixer, 25-pound bags of mix, mixing and cleaning station, mud pump, drying fan, bags of joint mud, vapor barrier spray gun, texture spay gun, stomping tool 

• Works in a safe manner and follows all safety policies while performing job duties 

• Maintains work area is kept clean and organized 

• Follows work orders and instructions on correct assembly of building components 

• Maintains open communication with supervisor regarding safety concerns and assembly of building components 

• Mix and apply mud to taped drywall seams 

• Apply vapor barrier using spray gun 

• Apply texturing material to ceiling using spray gun if required 

• Apply to a level 4 finish (smooth wall) is required 

• Clean and maintain equipment 

• Meeting weekly production goals per assigned Department 

• Performs various other job duties as assigned and needed 

• Maintain a good attendance record 

• Demonstrate a good work ethic based on principles of honesty and integrity 

Required Skills and Experience  

• High School Diploma  

• At least 4-year relevant work experience to a level 4 (smooth wall) drywall finish 

• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal  

• Follow all safety practices, and wear appropriate PPE 

• Able to work in a manufacturing environment including the physical demands of the job  

• Able to lift 50 lbs  

• Able to stand for 8+ hours to accomplish work tasks 

• Able to use the tools and processes for the role 

• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, arm, and multi-limb coordination) 

• Able to work overtime as scheduled  

Work Environment 

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration. 

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.