Drywall Finisher

Drywall FinisherTradesmen 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 seamsSheet Cutting; scoring, snapping, and rasping boards for clean edge jointsFastener installation; driving screws to proper depth without puncturing paper facesCutout Accuracy; trimming panels precisely around electrical boxes, vents, and plumbingPanel manipulation; operating panel lifts, jacks, and moving sheets up to 12 feet longFraming Inspection; checking wood and metal studs for straightness before hangingCompound preparation; selecting and mixing all-purpose, lightweight, and quick-setting mudTape embedding: pressing paper and mesh tape tightly into joints to prevent air bubblesEdge feathering; spreading successive mud coats smoothly to conceal seams and fastenersPrecision sanding; operating pole sanders and hand blocks to eliminate ridges without gougingCorner bead installation; applying and finishing metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner trimsLevel 1–5 Finishing; executing all drywall finishes from basic fire-taping to full skim coatsTexture Application; spraying and hand-applying orange peel, knockdown, and skip-trowel finishesBe 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.