Drywall/Acoustic/Lather Installer (Union)

Organization: Hawaii Carpenters Union

Installs horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools. Scribes measurements on wallboard using straightedge and tape measure, and cuts wallboard to size using a knife and saw. Attaches wallboard to wall and ceiling supports using glue, nails, screws, hammer, or powered screwdriver. Uses a knife to trim rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints. Nails prefabricated metal pieces around windows and doors and between dissimilar materials to protect drywall edges. May remove plaster, drywall, or paneling using crowbar and hammer. Usually works with others.

Who Can Apply: Age 17+ High school diploma or equivalent work experience Pass basic math test Complete questionnaire Able to lift 75 lbs.