Drywall Taper

Vaughan Buckley Construction•Berwick, PA

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Drywall Taper at Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) finishes drywall in modular units, inspecting and correcting imperfections to achieve high-quality walls and ceilings. VBC is a vertically integrated global volumetric construction company that uses technology-enabled design and engineering, precision-driven manufacturing, and modular construction expertise to provide sustainably produced buildings across housing, hospitality, and other market sectors. The role includes applying the five levels of drywall finishing; measuring, cutting, and installing drywall panels; applying compound and tape; sanding and repairing surfaces; and installing and aligning beads and trim. The Drywall Taper inspects finished work, maintains production tools, follows safety standards, and may work independently or with a crew. The position is onsite at VBC’s Berwick, Pennsylvania facility in a manufacturing plant environment, with occasional exposure to an office setting. The listed operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some overtime extending the day to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years’ experience with production finishing is preferred.
Understand construction measurements and basic math.
Ability to read blueprints, interpret materials and measurements from prints, and identify potential material issues.
Ability to estimate the quantity of materials required for a project.
Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit specific spaces.
Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
Dependable and punctual; able to work independently and with a work crew.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and regard for finished-product quality.
Ability to operate production finishing tools and work safely with stilts, baker scaffolding, and ladders.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly; climb stairs and ramps; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, squat, grasp, speak, hear, and see objects.
Ability to respond quickly to sounds and dangerous situations, work safely in confined spaces, and remain on one’s feet for extended periods.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Frequent daily use of personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor, including steel-toed shoes, a hard hat, safety glasses, and other PPE as directed.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of production finishing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and demonstrate each of the five levels of drywall finishing.
Operate drywall finishing tools, including bazookas, banjos, flat and angle boxes, corner rollers, and power sanders.
Measure, cut, and install drywall panels around doors, windows, electrical outlets, lighting fixtures, and other spaces; install panels to wood or metal studs.
Inspect drywall surfaces for imperfections, mark areas requiring attention, and correct issues such as screw heads, misaligned joints, and poor hanging.
Apply drywall compound to cover joints, screws, nails, and other imperfections; sand compound after it dries and apply drywall tape.
Eliminate visible joints and air bubbles, prevent blistered tape, and finish switch and receptacle boxes tightly.
Install cornerbead, trim beads, and reveal beads straight, plumb, and tight; check alignment using string lines, lasers, squares, or straight edges.
Perform daily maintenance and cleanup of production tools.
Work independently when required and inspect the quality of completed walls or ceilings.
Patch and repair existing drywall to a like-new appearance and create textured surfaces when requested.
Comply with company and industry safety standards, including use of required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.