What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic position at Precision Walls?
As one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, Precision Walls, Inc. (PWI) offers you an opportunity to join our team. Make a difference and promote the progress of construction! We are seeking experienced Acoustical Ceiling Mechanics!
Significant Responsibilities:
- Applies acoustical tiles or shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound and to decorate rooms.
- Washes concrete surfaces with washing soda and zinc sulfate solution before mounting tile to increase adhesive qualities of surfaces.
- Inspects furring, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumbness and level, using laser or water level.
- Hangs dry lines (stretched string) to wall molding to guide positioning of main runners.
- Nails or screws molding to wall to support and seal joint between ceiling tile and wall.
- Scribes and cuts edges of tile to fit wall where wall molding is not specified.
- Nails channels or wood furring strips to surfaces to provide mounting for tile.
- Measures and marks surface to lay out work according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cuts tiles for fixture and borders, using keyhole saw, and inserts tiles into supporting framework.
- Applies cement to back of tile and presses tile into place, aligning with layout marks and joints of previously laid tile.
Requirements/ Experience:
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of buildings or other structures.
- Positive attitude and commitment to acquire trade knowledge and quality excellence
- Compliant with safety procedures
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrates solid verbal and written communication skills; listens to instruction
- Dependable Transportation
- Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
Mandatory Tools: Snip, Kleins, Punch, Rivot Gun, Impact Drill, Pouch, Knife, Tape Measure
Benefits:
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plans
- 401K Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Why PWI?
At Precision Walls, Inc. our Company has a track record of hiring, developing, and promoting quality performers of excellent character. We offer our employees competitive wages, a fun TEAM working environment, career growth and advancement opportunities. Our Company invests in each employee to provide them with the resources to succeed, make a difference, and transform their careers. We do more than help build buildings, we help our employees build their own successful futures!
100% Employee Owned
As an employee-owned company, we are passionate and dedicated to working like owners and as a team to enhance the success of the company. We are proud to be able to share in the benefits of our success through our ESOP program.
We must ensure that no applicant for employment or employee of the EEOC is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
Military Friendly Employer
We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career.
