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Precision Walls

Commercial Drywall Mechanic

Arden, NC · On-site

Know how to use screw-guns, lifting wedge (jack), roto-zips, rasps, and T-square. * Experience with ... with paint or grease pencils prior to starting. * Ability to work independently on jobsites.

Precision Walls

Commercial Drywall Mechanic

Arden, NC · On-site

Know how to use screw-guns, lifting wedge (jack), roto-zips, rasps, and T-square. * Experience with ... with paint or grease pencils prior to starting. * Ability to work independently on jobsites.

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How much do roto paint jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for roto paint in the United States is $21.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Roto Paint Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Roto Paint Artist, you need strong skills in digital painting, rotoscoping, and compositing, often supported by training in visual effects or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Nuke, Silhouette, and Photoshop is typically required. Attention to detail, patience, and strong problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure seamless visual effects integration and high-quality film or television production.

What are some common challenges faced by Roto Paint artists, and how can they be overcome?

Roto Paint artists often encounter challenges such as matching the original footage's grain, lighting, and movement while removing unwanted elements or repairing frames. Dealing with complex shots where foreground and background elements overlap can also be demanding. Overcoming these obstacles requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with industry-standard software like Nuke or Silhouette, and effective communication with compositors and supervisors to ensure seamless integration. Regular feedback and collaboration within the visual effects team are key to delivering high-quality results and meeting project deadlines.

What are Roto Paint artists?

Roto Paint artists are visual effects professionals responsible for removing unwanted elements, repairing footage, and creating clean plates in film and television post-production. They use techniques like rotoscoping to trace and cut out objects, and digital painting to fix or enhance visual details frame by frame. This work is essential for seamlessly integrating visual effects and correcting issues that could not be addressed during filming. Roto Paint artists collaborate closely with compositors and other VFX departments to ensure a polished final product.

What is the difference between Roto Paint vs Roto Sanding?

AspectRoto PaintRoto Sanding
Primary JobApplying paint and finishes to roto partsSanding and preparing roto parts for painting or finishing
Required SkillsPainting techniques, color matching, surface prepSanding, surface smoothing, material removal
Work EnvironmentPaint booths, manufacturing plantsWorkshops, manufacturing facilities
CertificationsBasic safety, possibly spray painting certificationsSafety training, sanding equipment operation

Roto Paint focuses on applying finishes to roto parts, while Roto Sanding involves preparing surfaces through sanding. Both roles are essential in roto manufacturing, often working sequentially to ensure quality finishes and smooth surfaces.

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Infographic showing various Roto Paint job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,060 per year, or $21.2 per hour.
Commercial Drywall Hangers and Framers

Commercial Drywall Hangers and Framers

Precision Walls

Savannah, GA • On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

As one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, Precision Walls, Inc. (PWI) offers you an opportunity to join our team. Make a difference and promote the progress of construction! We are seeking experienced Commercial Drywall Hangers and Framers!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform all steps of drywall hanging as a team.
  • Understands how to hang walls, top-out, ceilings, and can demonstrate each individually.
  • Know how to use screw-guns, lifting wedge (jack), roto-zips, rasps, and T-square.
  • Experience with all types and ranges of commercial drywall boards.
  • Measures and marks surface to hang work according to blueprints and drawings.
  • Inspects framing surfaces for imperfections (walls and ceiling not plumb or square, stud layout for door and corner break points are incorrect location, stud spacing is off, MEP bulges beyond stud plane) then marks surfaces to be corrected with paint or grease pencils prior to starting.
  • Ability to work independently on jobsites.
  • Oversee less experienced installers/laborers.
  • Coordination with GC and other subcontractors regarding project expectations.
  • Competent to instruct and inspect a quality produced wall or ceilings.
  • Identify/Resolve conflicts in site-specific conditions prior to road blocks in plan.
  • Skill required to patch/repair existing drywall into like-new appearance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Experience:
  • Must have 3 years of experience and skill with Production Finishing and considers themselves a specialist in the field.
  • Has the experience to be safe with stilts, baker scaffolding, and ladders.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to acquire trade knowledge and quality excellence.
  • Compliant with safety procedures.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrates solid verbal and written communication skills; listens to instruction.
  • Dependable Transportation.
  • Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish).

Mandatory Tools: Steel-toed boots, electric screw-guns, lifting wedge(jack), roto-zips, rasps, T-square, laser line or levels, snips, utility knife, torpedo level, chalk box, pouch, tape measure, keyhole saw, framing and combination square, circle cutter
Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement Plans
    • 401K Savings Plan
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
  • Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

Employment with Precision Walls is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.
Why PWI?
At Precision Walls, Inc. our Company has a track record of hiring, developing, and promoting quality performers of excellent character. We offer our employees competitive wages, a fun TEAM working environment, career growth and advancement opportunities. Our Company invests in each employee to provide them with the resources to succeed, make a difference, and transform their careers. We do more than help build buildings, we help our employees build their own successful futures!
100% Employee Owned
As an employee-owned company, we are passionate and dedicated to working like owners and as a team to enhance the success of the company. We are proud to be able to share in the benefits of our success through our ESOP program.
Precision Walls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Military Friendly Employer
We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career.

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