Taper Finisher (New Mexico)

E&K Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

E&K Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled drywall finisher to layout, install, and finish drywall components at various sites in Phoenix. You will prepare surfaces, mix joint compound, tape, coat, and sand to produce seamless finishes per project specs.

Applicants must read blueprints, perform precise measuring, and operate carpentry tools safely. The role requires physical strength, teamwork, and commitment to OSHA standards on job sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and plans to guide finished carpentry work.
• Strong math skills for measuring and material calculations.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety policies and OSHA rules.
• Physical stamina for long shifts and heavy lifting with proper technique.
• Dexterity and focus for precise cutting, shaping, and installations.

Responsibilities

• Layout and install drywall beads as specified.
• Prepare all drywall surfaces for finishing products.
• Mix and apply joint compound for drywall finishes.
• Tape, coat, finish, and sand joint compound to be ready for decoration.
• Texture walls or ceilings per plans and specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

Mathematics

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Finish carpentry tools

Job description

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them.

Responsibilities

• Layout and install drywall beads.
• Prepare all drywall surfaces to receive drywall finish products.
• Mix, carry and apply joint compound to drywall finishes.
• Tape, coat, finish, and sand joint compound ready for decoration.
• Hand or machine texture walls or ceilings per plans and specifications.
• Clean up, protect, move material, tools & equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds.
• Conform to all safety rules and regulations of the Company and OSHA standards.
• Calculate unit costs based on quantity of material installed, hours worked and labor dollars.
• Arrive to work on time at various locations.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The ability and willingness to learn company safety policies and applicable OSHA standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use tools, materials, and equipment necessary for completing finish carpentry projects.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read (blueprints) plans and specifications.
• Ability to accurately measure materials. Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, and stilts.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with frequent one-on-one and group activity.
• Lifting over 100 lbs. occasionally (doors or studs).
• Lifting 50-60 lbs. frequently, approximately 6-8 times per hour.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling 15 lbs. on a regular and constant basis, 2-3 hours per day.
• Reaching above shoulder and at shoulder height with the weight of wood studs, metal studs, and various tools on a regular basis.
• Stooping and bending to cut wood and metal studs with knife and chop saw.
• Standing and walking for 8 hours per day.
• Climbing scaffold as high as 3-4 stories, possibly higher, 4-8 times per day when jobs are above ground level.
• Full use of fingers and both hands required for this manually dexterous position.
• Simultaneous mental alertness and muscular coordination.
• Must have vision correctable to at least 20/40 in order to use tools and perform tasks associated with the job.

E&K is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, E-Verify, and drug-free employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.