Job Description:
PLASTERERS apply and smooth wet
plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire resistant and relatively
soundproof surfaces which may then be decorated. They also apply stucco
to the exterior of buildings and cast ornamental designs in plaster. PLASTERERS
may first apply a rough coat of scratch plaster to metal or gypsum lath.
They use a hawk (a square plate of wood or metal) to hold a small amount
of wet plaster and a trowel to apply it. To obtain a uniform surface, they
apply a border of the desired thickness to the top and bottom of the section
to be covered. When the borders have hardened, they fill in the area between
them with one or two base coats of plaster. They then level the entire
area to the exact thickness required and smooth the surface with a long,
flat tool called a darby.
A PLASTERER'S work is varied in that
each job presents different problems and conditions. Therefore, the work
does not become monotonous. There are many different types of plastering,
each of which must be learned and mastered, although a PLASTERER may specialize
in one class of work.
Working Conditions:
Work is done both indoors and out.
Surroundings are usually dirty and dusty or wet, and workers are exposed
to extremes of temperature. Work involves considerable standing and stooping.
Possible injuries may result from
falls from ladders or scaffolds, or lime burns of the hands or the eyes.
Recommended High School Courses:
Algebra, advanced math, general
science, chemistry, mechanical drawing, general shop.
Terms of Apprenticeship:
Minimum of 3 years or 6000 hours
480 related classroom and hands ontraining
General Qualifications:
Legal working age.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Good physical condition.
Admission Requirements of the
J.A.C.:
Copy of high school grade transcript
Doctor's statement of physical
Initiation fee
Personal interview
Must have own transportation
Drug testing mandatory
Contact:
Plasterers’ Union Local No. 8
2535 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
Mr. Bill Taylor, Coordinator
Telephone (215) 288-4280
Fax (215) 288-5701
Website: www.plaster8.com |
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Job Description:
Plasterers apply and smooth wet
plaster to interior walls and ceiling to form fire resistant and relatively
soundproof surfaces which may then be decorated. Plasterers apply
spray fireproofing to steel in commercial buildings, do veneer plaster
and tape seams and skim coat drywall when the entire board is covered.
Plasterers also apply stucco and
synthetic stucco finishes to exterior of buildings and cast ornamental
designs in plaster.
Plasterers first apply a scratch
coat of plaster to metal or gypsum lath. They use a hawk, (a square
piece of metal) to hold the wet plaster and a trowel to apply it.
To obtain a level surface, they lay out a boarder, (screed) to the proper
thickness and fill the area between them with one or two coats of plaster,
they then level this surface with a long, straight tool called a feather
edge.
Plasterer
After this surface has dried and
set a smooth or decorated finish coat is applied. A plasterer’s work is
varied in that each job presents different problems and conditions. Therefore,
the work does not become monotonous. There are many different types
of plastering, each of which must be learned and mastered, although a Plasterer
may specialize in one class of work.
Working Conditions:
Work is done both inside and out.
Surroundings are usually dirty and dusty or wet, and workers are exposed
to extremes of temperature. The work involves considerable standing
and stooping.
Possible injuries may result from
falls from ladders or scaffolds, or lime burns of the hands or eyes.
Recommended High School Courses:
Advanced math, mechanical drawing
and general shop.
Terms of Apprenticeship:
minimum of 4 years or 4,000 hours
must complete 2 years related courses (math and blueprint reading)
as set by the Apprenticeship Committee
must complete 4 year hands-on course at the Plasterers’
Training center
General Qualifications:
legal working age
High School graduate or equivalent
good physical condition
Admission Requirements of the
JAC:
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
doctor’s statement of physical fitness
initiation fee
personal interview
must have PA drivers’ license and own transportation
drug testing mandatory
reside within Plasterers’ Local 31’s jurisdiction
Contact:
O.P.&C.M.IA. Plasters Local
Union 31
2606 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mr. Matt Just
Telephone (412) 761-6310
Fax (412) 761-8211
Plasterers (Local Union #31)
1900 Andrew Street
Munhall, PA 15120
Mr. Doug Taylor
Telephone (412) 464-2851
Fax (412) 461-9923 |
