Painter/Taper

Drywall Tapers perform tasks related to finishing drywall on the construction site. This position performs a variety of tasks that often require them to work closely with other trades people including carpenters and laborers. Tapers use a compound to fill joints between panels after drywall has been installed.     Description of Tasks ·       Cleaning and preparing surfaces, ·       Mixing gypsum joint compound ingredients to desired consistency, applying, leveling and smoothing coats of joint compound.  ·       Taping over joints, ·       Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks.  ·       Ability to sand seams and joints, create decorative designs in finish coat, mold and install ornamental fixtures and spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.