Lather Interior Systems Mechanic
Lather Interior Systems Mechanics, or ISM’s is the largest trade scope. It is a 3 year Red Seal trade. In Alberta, course are provided by NAIT in Edmonton and Calgary.
On a typical job, a Lather ISM:
- Reads and interprets blueprints, shop drawings and specifications; and work as a team with architects, engineers and associated trades to bring a project to completion.
- Uses hand and power tools and equipment employed by the ISM trade
- Cuts, prepares, fabricates and installs all materials related to the ISM trade
Lays out and installs steel stud framing for walls, partitions, ceiling systems (acoustic and specialty), parapets, soffits bulkheads, batt insulation and ornamental detail
Applies interior and exterior gypsum board, metal lath and stucco wire
Diagnoses and repairs any problems relating to the lather-interior systems;
Is an integral part in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.