Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
26 tasks analyzed
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements. | - | - | - |
| Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices. | - | - | - |
| Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws. | - | - | - |
| Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools. | - | - | - |
| Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$58,140
per year
Mean Wage
$62,810
per year
Employment
83K
workers
Wage Range
$37,810 - $101,380
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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