Swinerton

Overview

The Drywall Framer position involves reading blueprints and specifications to install drywall on walls and ceilings, ensuring proper fitting and finishing. The role supports activities at Swinerton job-sites and requires a minimum of one year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Trim rough edges from walls to maintain even joints and fit wallboard into specified positions.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim.
• Install blanket insulation between studs and tack plastic moisture barrier over insulation.
• Assemble and install metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine installation methods and material requirements.
• Lay out reference lines and points, compute framing positions, and mark positions using chalk lines.
• Suspend angle iron grid and channel iron from ceilings.
• Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for wallboard attachment using hand tools.
• Cut metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size using cutting tools.
• Inspect furrings, mechanical mountings, and masonry surfaces for plumbness and level using spirit or water level.
• Layout walls from gridlines.
• Fabricate box headers and king stud assemblies.
• Attach framing to the floor using powder actuated fasteners or screws.
• Frame window and door opening systems.
• Build and install box headers.
• Frame openings for mechanical and other systems according to structural drawings.
• Ensure walls are level and plumb.
• Install door jambs in framing as required.
• Frame block-outs for doors, windows, and other openings.
• Install access panels in framing, black iron ceiling systems, grid ceiling systems, drywall, sheathing, or cement board according to specifications or local building codes.
• Install flashing at windows and doors and sound and fire caulking as required.
• May supervise small crews.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.