Taper Finisher

CDM•Elmhurst, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the layout, installation, and finishing of drywall surfaces. The Taper Finisher is responsible for preparing surfaces, applying joint compound, taping, coating, finishing, and sanding. They will also perform texturing, clean up work areas, erect and dismantle scaffolds, and ensure adherence to safety regulations. Additionally, the position requires calculating unit costs, arriving at job sites on time, and participating in company training and policies. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to learn company safety policies and applicable OSHA standards.
Knowledge and ability to use tools, material & equipment in the process of finishing drywall surfaces.
Ability to operate automatic taping equipment, banjo, spray equipment, and all other trade tools.
Knowledge of basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to accurately measure material.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, and stilts.
Ability to read (blueprints) plans and specifications.
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with frequent one-on-one and group interaction.

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 ceiling 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.