As a Drywall Taper, you’ll prepare and finish drywall surfaces, creating smooth, clean results ready for the next stage of construction. You’ll work with care, follow project plans, and coordinate with colleagues to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
Duties
- Apply tape and joint compound to drywall seams, corners, and fasteners; sand surfaces for a consistent finish.
- Read blueprints and work instructions to understand layouts, measurements, and finishing details.
- Prepare work areas, use hand tools appropriately, and apply caulking or construction painting as project needs require.
- Coordinate with carpenters and other construction team members to address surface issues and maintain progress.
Skills
Required: Practical drywall finishing skills,
careful hand-tool use, attention to detail, and the ability to follow blueprints and work instructions are key for producing smooth, ready-to-finish surfaces. Preferred: Construction experience, carpentry, caulking, construction painting, or handyman experience can support versatility across project tasks. Your impact: Consistent finishing helps colleagues complete their work on schedule and delivers polished spaces for customers.