Taper

Hoffman Specialty Contracting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized contracting company in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled Taper to prepare unfinished drywall panels for painting by applying tapes and compounds. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Candidates must be reliable, belong to the local union, and understand drywall finishing methods. The job involves various physical tasks, including lifting and climbing, in compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience using taping tools and hand tools for working with drywall.
• Must belong to the local union.
• Know local building codes and drywall finishing methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drywall for painting by taping and finishing joints.
• Apply drywall compound to surfaces.
• Supervise small crews when needed.

Skills

Detail orientation

Reliability

Independent judgment

Mathematical skills

Tools

Taping tools

Mixers

Trowels

Job description

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 detail oriented 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work can vary from outdoors to indoors, thus the employee will be subject to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Standing/Walking: Constantly; 66% to 100% a day
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 5% of day
• Hands (repetitive grasping): Constantly; 66% to 100% a day
• Hands (pushing and pulling): Frequently; 33% to 66% a day
• Hands (fine manipulation): Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio
• Climbing (stairs and ladders): Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Lift/Carry: Up to at least 40lbs- Frequently; 33% to 66% a day
• Lift Overhead: Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Reaching Overhead: Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Bending/Twisting (neck and back): Frequently; 33% to 66% a day
• Knee Stand: Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Squatting/ Kneeling: Occasionally; less than 33% a day
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and scaffolds

MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required
• Must be able to work independently and as a team
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results
• Must be able to plan and organize work
• Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read blueprints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the field using taping tools, mixers, buckets, knives and trowels, stilts, tape, mud dispensers and hand tools that smooth drywall compound into rounded or arched shapes.
• Belong to local union
• Experience conforming to local building codes
• Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.
• Must be reliable: show up on time and ready to work for scheduled shift

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.