drywall taper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Supervise other workers.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.