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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

SOC 47-2081.00

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.

Zone 2 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.0

Speaking

2.9

Monitoring

2.9

Coordination

2.9

Judgment and Decision Making

2.9

Time Management

2.9

Reading Comprehension

2.8

Active Listening

2.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.5

Mathematics

3.5

Mechanical

3.2

Public Safety and Security

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Design

3.0

English Language

3.0

Engineering and Technology

2.7

Key Tasks

1Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.

2Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.

3Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.

4Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.

5Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.

Also Known As

Acoustical Carpenter Ceiling Installer Dry Wall Installer Drywall Applicator Drywall Boardhanger Drywall Carrier Drywall Finisher Drywall Hanger Drywall Installer Drywall Mechanic