Job Description and Working Conditions

LATHER

What do lathers do?

Lathers create and install support backings of metal lath, pieces of iron or light iron resembling wire netting and solid or perforated gypsum board on ceiling or walls. They devise their own connections and anchorage systems by building a light framework and fastening it securely to the framing.


Working Conditions

LATHER
The lath is then attached by nailing, clipping or tying it. Lathers may work indoors or outside, but they often work in unheated or unventilated areas of new construction. Lathers sometimes have to work in cramped conditions and the work usually involves prolonged bending and stooping