Tapers

Also called: Drywall Finisher, Drywall Taper, Finisher

Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
What they do:
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
On the job, you would:
  • Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
  • Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
  • Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • building and construction
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
SKILLS

Social
  • understanding people's reactions
Basic Skills
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
ABILITIES

Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Project management software
  • DevWave Estimate Works
  • On Center Quick Bid
Accounting software
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
EDUCATION


high school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED
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JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:
High: $103,130.00
Median: $63,350.00
Low: $43,870.00
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