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	Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Sample Job Titles

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7.	Finisher

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10.	Taper/Finisher

11.	Taping Foreman

12.	Wall Taper

Job Tasks

	Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas. Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

	Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints. Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

	Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth. Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

	Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering. Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

	Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces. Apply adhesives to construction materials.

	Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard. Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

	Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers. Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

	Work on high ceilings using scaffolding or other tools, such as stilts. Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.

	Select the correct sealing compound or tape. Select construction materials.

	Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers. Drill holes in construction materials.

	Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently. Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.

	Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard. Install metal structural components.

	Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Prepare surfaces for finishing.

	Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.

	Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds. Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

	Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation. Apply adhesives to construction materials.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers
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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers
	Drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, work indoors. As in many other construction trades, the work is physically demanding. Workers spend most of the day standing, bending, or reaching, and they often must lift and maneuver heavy, oversized wallboard.

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