Tapers
Drywall Finisher,
Drywall Taper,
Finisher,
Taper
What they do: Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
- DemandHigh
- state Avg. Salary $$$$$$43,870Download Career Flyer
What do they typically do on the job?
- Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
- Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
- Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
Personality
Interests
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Abilities
Whether you have received formal training or not, these types of abilities are helpful in this career.
Hand and Finger Use
Hold or move items with your hands
Keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
Exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Skills
People who want to pursue this career have skills in these areas.
Basic Skills
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
Understanding people's reactions
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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop