Drywall Finisher I

Amherst College • Cuero, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process. The Drywall Finisher performs skilled work finishing drywall panels in a verity of buildings by applying mud, taping, and sanding surfaces, skimming the walls, and professionally preparing the panels for painting or other finishing techniq ues . The successful candidate will also lead and help develop a small crew of manufacturing associates. If you possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership traits this is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in the Cuero, TX studio.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 4-year relevant work experience to a level 4 (smooth wall) drywall finish
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• Follow all safety practices , and wear appropriate PPE
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment including the physical demands of the job
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to stand for 8+ hours to accomplish work tasks
• Able to use the tools and processes for the role
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, arm, and multi-limb coordination)
• Able to work overtime as scheduled

Responsibilities

• The Drywall Finisher - Tape and Texture associate will apply tape and texture within a production/plant environment
• Objects that will be handled: Joint tape, mud mixer, 25-pound bags of mix, mixing and cleaning station, mud pump, drying fan, bags of joint mud, vapor barrier spray gun, texture spay gun, stomping tool
• Works in a safe manner and follows all safety policies while performing job duties
• Maintains work area is kept clean and organized
• Follows work orders and instructions on correct assembly of building components
• Maintains open communication with supervisor regarding safety concerns and assembly of building components
• Mix and apply mud to taped drywall seams
• Apply vapor barrier using spray gun
• Apply texturing material to ceiling using spray gun if required
• Apply to a level 4 finish (smooth wall) is required
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Meeting weekly production goals per assigned Department
• Performs various other job duties as assigned and needed
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Demonstrate a good work ethic based on principles of honesty and integrity

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus
• 401k match
• Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
• Professional career development and reimbursement
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees