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Union Drywall Carpenter

Power Construction

The Role

Overview

Construct, install, and repair wood, drywall, and wallboard structures per blueprints

Key Responsibilities

  • material cutting
  • marking layout
  • structural assembly
  • framework verification
  • metal framing
  • blueprint review

Tasks

-Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw. -Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. -Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete and brick. -Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue. -Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools. -Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents. -Cut and screw together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways. -Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. -Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

The Company

About Power Construction

-Founded nearly a century ago, the firm has built a strong reputation in construction throughout the Chicago area. -Expansion from Illinois to national projects across hospitality, healthcare, luxury residential, and industrial sectors. -Specialized divisions in Aviation, Data Centers, Cold Food facilities, and Workplace interiors show expertise in high-tech and mission-critical builds. -Advanced delivery methods like CMAR, IPD, design-build, and virtual design tools ensure innovation and precision. -Deep client and trade relationships facilitate smooth execution in challenging logistics zones like airports and refrigerated facilities. -Obsessive focus on specialty teams ensures expert service in niche markets such as luxury condos and cold-food plants.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government