| Job Title |
Lather |
| Job Description |
Fastens Wooden, Metal, Or Rockboard Lath To Walls, Ceilings,
And Partitions Of Buildings To Provide Supporting Base For
Plaster, Fireproofing, Or Acoustical Material, Using Handtools
And Portable Power Tools: Erects Horizontal Metal Framework To
Which Laths Are Fastened, Using Nails, Bolts, And Studgun.
Drills Holes In Floor And Ceiling, Using Portable Electric Tool,
And Drives Ends Of Wooden Or Metal Studs Into Holes To Provide
Anchor For Furring Or Rockboard Lath. Wires Horizontal Strips To
Furring To Stiffen Framework. Cuts Lath To Fit Openings And
Projections, Using Handtools Or Portable Power Tools. Wires,
Nails, Clips, Or Staples Lath To Framework, Ceiling Joists, And
Flat Concrete Surfaces. Bends Metal Lath To Fit Corners, Or
Attaches Preformed Corner Reinforcements. Wires Plasterer's
Channels To Overhead Structural Framework To Provide Support For
Plaster Or Acoustical Ceiling Tile. May Install Metal Casings
Around Openings, Metal Window Stools, And Metal Trim And Plaster
Grounds (wood Or Metal Strips) Nailed To Studding To Provide
Guide For Plasterer (construction). May Weld Metal Frame
Supports To Steel Structural Members. May Be Designated
According To Type Of Lath Applied As Metal Lather
(construction); Rockboard Lather (construction); Wood Lather
(construction); Or According To Task Performed As Metal Furrer
(construction).
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