taper, drywall

Youngboydrywall; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated taper for drywall work. This role involves applying and finishing drywall in both commercial and residential settings, ensuring high-quality results under physically demanding conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have hands-on experience in drywall installation. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to creating beautiful spaces. This opportunity offers a chance to work on various projects and develop your craft in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in drywall installation and finishing.
• Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply and smooth coats of compound on drywall seams.
• Install drywall sheets and metal framing using hand and power tools.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure quality finish in plaster applications.

Skills

Drywall Installation

Plaster Application

Surface Preparation

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Taping Machine

Laser Alignment System

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Steel-toed Safety Boots

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Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site - Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• 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
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Utilize laser alignment system

Additional informationWork conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction