Taper

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY : The Taper will use hand tools and mechanical tools to prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting, by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. This role will report to a foreman and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. The Taper must be detailed orientated with uniform results.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections.
• Apply drywall compound, nail / screw indentations on the surface of panels.
• Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
• Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
• Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broad knives, or spatulas.
• Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
• Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
• Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
• Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
• Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.
• Capable of providing detailed, uniform results.
• May supervise small crews.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS :

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria : Union membership qualifications, education and experience specific to the job description / duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Specialty Contracting. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Specialty Contracting is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.