Southern CA - Taper

Anning-Johnson Co; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,868 - 65,339; Full time

Job summary

A drywall contracting company is seeking Tapers to apply drywall tape, finish walls, and ceilings to required standards in California. Responsible for production quality and safety, Tapers will interpret drawings, manage schedules, and maintain work environments. Competitive wages range from $20.23 to $47.43 per hour depending on experience and union scale. Strong skills in drywall finishing and safety practices are essential for this physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in drywall installation and finishing.
• Ability to work safely and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.

Responsibilities

• Apply drywall tape compound to seams and indentations.
• Finish walls, ceilings, and trim to required standards.
• Establish work schedules and flow of work.
• Clean and repair tools.

Skills

Drywall finishing expertise

Reading and interpreting drawings

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

United States, California, City of Industry

Tapers are required to finish walls, ceilings and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that conform to the required levels of finishing standards. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers' expectations. Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs to existing walls as well. Tapers install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims.

Apply number of coats of compound per specified level of finish, and sand areas after each coat.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Checking working surfaces - verify panels joints are tight and aligned, fastened to framing members tightly without breaking the paper surface or fracturing the core.
• Establishing a work schedule and flow of work
• Organizing and verifying materials
• Cleaning and repairing tools
• Applying fill coats
• Applying finish coats
• Finishing inside and outside corners
• Dry sanding
• Wet sanding
• Skim coating over gypsum board, concrete, or other related materials
• Spraying finish compound
• Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.

Tapers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A Taper will usually report to a foreman or lead man and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a Taper. In addition, Tapers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment. Tapers must work within precise limits and standards of specified finish level. Physically, Tapers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).

NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

NOTE: In the San Diego area wages range from $19.00 per hour for entry level apprentices to $37.93 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Anning-Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.