Board Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Board installers attach gypsum boards or plasterboards to the interior of buildings, creating the substrate for walls and ceilings.
Description
Board installers are specialists in interior construction who use materials such as gypsum boards and plasterboards to build substrates for walls and ceilings. They measure the dimensions of the installation area, cut and adjust the materials, and then fix the boards to metal or wooden substrates using screws or adhesives. Afterward, they fill joints and screw heads with joint compound and smooth the surface. Accurate substrate adjustment and construction precision are required to facilitate subsequent processes such as wallpaper hanging. The work often involves working at heights and handling heavy materials on-site, making physical strength and safety awareness essential.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of the remodeling market and labor shortages in the construction industry, demand for experienced board installers is expected to increase. Adaptability to new materials such as labor-saving and lightweight boards will be required.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / On-site Work / Self-employed Contracting / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Board Installer → Board Installer → Leader (Group Leader) → Interior Finishing Foreman → Construction Manager
Required Skills
Board Cutting and Processing / Dimension Measurement and Marking / Joint Compound Processing / Screw Fastening and Adhesive Application / Understanding of Substrate Structures
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Air Tool Operation / CAD Drawing Interpretation / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of details such as joints and screw positions directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy materials and work at heights, physical strength and endurance are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves a lot of routine work, requiring adherence to procedures rather than idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic calculations such as dimension measurement are needed, but advanced mathematical analysis is not. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Finishing Construction Skills Test (Interior Finishing)
Related Jobs
- Interior Finisher
- Plasterer
- Wallpaper Hanger