Southern CA - Taper

Anning-Johnson Co; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Taper, where you'll play a crucial role in finishing walls and ceilings to perfection. This position involves applying drywall tape, mixing compounds, and ensuring high-quality finishes on various installations. You'll work closely with a team, interpreting drawings and maintaining safety standards while meeting production goals. If you're skilled with hand and mechanical tools and enjoy a physically engaging job, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a company that values quality workmanship and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in drywall finishing and taping is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Finish walls and ceilings using hand and mechanical tools.
• Apply drywall tape compound and multiple coats of compound.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met on the job.

Skills

Drywall Finishing

Sanding Techniques

Reading Drawings

Tool Maintenance

Joint Compound Mixing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Mechanical Tools

Job description

Job Description: Taper

Tapers are responsible for finishing walls, ceilings, and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that meet the required standards of finishing. They work on new wall and ceiling installations, make repairs to existing walls, and install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims. The role involves applying drywall tape compound to seams and indentations, applying multiple coats of compound, and sanding after each coat.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Reading and interpreting drawings
2. Checking surfaces for tightness and proper fastening of panels
3. Establishing work schedules and flow of work
4. Organizing and verifying materials
5. Cleaning and repairing tools
6. Mixing joint compounds
7. Applying fill and finish coats
8. Finishing inside and outside corners
9. Performing dry, wet, and vacuum sanding
10. Skim coating over various materials
11. Spraying finish compound
12. Understanding the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing

Tapers are primarily responsible for the quality and production of their work, reporting to a foreman or lead. They must work safely, maintain a safe environment, and adhere to precise standards of finish level. Physical requirements include climbing, balancing on scaffolds and ladders, lifting up to 100 pounds, and other physical activities necessary for the job.

Note: Wages vary by location and experience, with specific rates provided for LA and San Diego areas, determined by union scales as per collective bargaining agreements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.