Drywall Taper

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Residential

Responsibilities
Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
Clean and prepare surfaces
Cure freshly plastered surfaces
Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in furnish coat, if required
Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied

Additional information
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player

Wage
$27.50/hr.