Atlanta - Finisher

Finisher are required to apply finishers to walls, ceilings and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that conform to the required levels of finishing standards. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers’ expectations.

Finishers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Finishers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs to existing walls as well. Finishers install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims. Apply number of coats of compound per specified level of finish, and sand areas after each coat.

Finishers my apply finishes that require a high degree of detail such as level 5 finishes, or textures.

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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, concrete, or other related materials
• 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.

Finishers must work within precise limits and standards of specified finish level.

Physically, finishers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).

Anning-Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.