Metal Framing Layout Specialist

Company: Blue Line Drywall
Location:Long Branch
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range:$ based on experience

Blue Line Drywall is a commercial drywall and metal framing contractor known for clean accurate on-schedule work. We take layout seriously because everything that follows framing drywall finishing and every trade that comes behind us depends on it being right the first time. Were looking for a Metal Framing Layout Specialist who treats precision as a craft.

The Metal Framing Layout Specialist is responsible for translating architectural and structural drawings into accurate field layout for light-gauge metal framing. Youll establish control lines and reference points lay out walls partitions soffits and ceilings on the deck and floor and verify that framing is built to plan. Your work sets the standard for the entire job accuracy here saves time money and rework everywhere downstream.

• Interpret architectural structural and reflected ceiling plans to lay out wall partitions door and window openings soffits bulkheads and ceiling grids.
• Establish control lines reference lines and gridlines; transfer layout points from floor to overhead deck.
• Run layout using chalk lines laser levels plumb bobs tape measures and other standard layout tools.
• Verify dimensions elevations and square against the drawings before framing begins.
• Identify and flag conflicts drawing discrepancies or field conditions that affect layout and coordinate resolutions with the foreman and other trades (MEP).
• Lay out top and bottom track locations and partition types per the wall-type legend and fire-rated/UL assembly requirements.
• Perform as-built verification and field measurements as needed.
• Maintain layout tools and equipment in good working order.
• Work safely and keep the work area clean and organized in accordance with company and OSHA standards.

• 3 years of commercial metal framing experience with hands-on layout experience.
• Strong blueprint and shop-drawing reading skills including wall-type legends RCPs and dimension strings.
• Solid working math: fractions geometry measurements and basic angles.
• Proficiency with standard layout tools (chalk line laser level plumb bob tape).
• Understanding of light-gauge steel framing systems track and stud types and gauges.
• Familiarity with fire-rated and UL assemblies.
• High attention to detail and the ability to catch errors before they get built.
• Reliable punctual and able to work independently or lead a small layout crew.

• Familiarity with BIM/coordination models and digital layout workflows.
• Experience coordinating layout with MEP trades on larger commercial projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to read and lay out from points exported from a coordination model.

• Able to stand kneel bend and walk job sites for full shifts.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working on ladders scaffolding and lifts at heights.
• Able to work in active construction environments with varying temperatures and conditions.

• $50000-85000based on experience
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401k after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Vehicle/mileage gas allowance etc.

Blue Line Drywall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.