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Drywall Finisher

Swinerton and Careers
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description Summary:
Prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. Finisher must be detailed orientated with uniform results. Support activities at all Swinerton job-sites as directed.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:
  • Prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections
  • Apply drywall compound, nail/screw indentations on the surface of panels
  • Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently
  • Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints
  • Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broad knives, or spatulas
  • Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering
  • Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard
  • Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation
  • Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth
  • Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard
  • Capable of providing detailed, uniform results
  • May supervise small crews
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail
  • Lift and/or pull 75lbs., climb ladders, work off ladders, man lifts or other equipment
  • Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt
  • Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions
  • Uphold Swinerton Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times
  • Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures
  • Support activities at all Swinerton job-sites as directed
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, employee assistance program, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short term disability, financial wellness coaching, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include long-term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
Compensation is based on geographical market data and an individual’s overall job-related experience, knowledge, skills, education as applicable to the role and performance.
Base [salary/pay] range for this role is listed below: $20.00-$3100

About Us

Swinerton provides commercial construction services throughout the United States, delivering innovative solutions and outstanding service to our customers for time-tested buildings and facilities. Over our 136-year history, Swinerton has earned a strong reputation as the Premier Builder in the West. As a 100% employee-owned quality contractor, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide robust opportunities for professional growth.
Swinerton has built a strong reputation as an employee-owned quality contractor. We hire the best people, give them exceptional training and provide them with the opportunities and the responsibilities that allow them to learn and develop professionally. Swinerton values and recognizes our employees as the essential ingredient to our lasting success. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest greatly in the personal and professional well-being of our people. Together, we have created an excellent place to work; when people join Swinerton, they tend to stay. We strive for a positive work environment that encourages outstanding performance while making room for fun. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company, and we are proud to offer a robust benefits package to support individual and collective success.
www.swinerton.com
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal WorkDay (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com.
If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing
reportissues@swinerton.com
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