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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Drywall Finisher / Taper – Commercial Construction
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Tri-State Area
Pay: Depending on Experience
Location: Tri-State Area
Pay: Depending on Experience
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Drywall Finisher (Taper) to join our commercial construction team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to produce smooth, professional drywall finishes ready for painting or other final finishes.
The successful candidate will be experienced in taping, mudding, sanding, skim coating, repairing imperfections, and finishing drywall on commercial construction projects. This position requires quality craftsmanship, efficiency, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Tape and finish drywall seams using joint compound and finishing materials
- Apply multiple coats of joint compound to create smooth, seamless surfaces
- Repair cracks, holes, dents, exposed seams, and other drywall imperfections
- Identify and correct uneven surfaces and finishing issues
- Apply plaster, spackle, mud, and other finishing materials
- Use trowels, knives, sanders, and other drywall finishing tools
- Sand and smooth walls and ceilings to prepare surfaces for painting
- Apply skim coats and final finishes as needed
- Ensure completed work meets quality and project standards
- Properly use, maintain, and clean tools and equipment
- Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements
- Communicate project progress, delays, or concerns to supervisors
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Complete assigned work efficiently while meeting project deadlines
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Drywall Finisher, Taper, or similar construction role
- Strong knowledge of drywall finishing techniques and materials
- Ability to produce smooth, high-quality finishes
- Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Ability to safely operate and maintain drywall finishing tools and equipment
- Ability to work effectively in an active commercial construction environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and work for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements
- Ability to lift and move drywall materials and equipment as needed
- Ability to work from ladders and elevated surfaces
- Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor construction environments
- Ability to safely perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Drywall Finisher who takes pride in quality workmanship. The ideal candidate can work efficiently, maintain professional standards, and consistently deliver clean, smooth, finished surfaces on commercial projects.
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