Plasterer

at  Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of plastering skills (5 years experience preferred)
• Commercial and residential building experience
• Experience with plastering and framing
• Experience with suspended ceilings, patching, sanding hanging sheets, stopping up, working with metal and timber frames
• Hard working can do attitude
• Knowledge using various computer systems, apps & emails
• Understanding of HSE requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Knauf has an exciting new opportunity for a Plasterer to join the Knauf Linings team based in Pinkenba, QLD. Reporting to the contracting area manager you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional plastering solutions for a wide range of commercial and residential projects across QLD.
This is a great opportunity to join our high performing business based which is based in Pinkenba, QLD. We believe in strength through diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment; encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal Australians, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply for our positions.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determining plasterboard layout
• Measuring, marking, cutting, lifting and positioning plasterboard and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• Fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel moldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• Covering joints and screw fittings with wet plaster and sealing compounds and smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper
• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall ceiling surfaces
• Creating decorative textures in finishing coatsApplying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials