Occupation: 47-2080

Tapers

Statistics
National
State
City
State
City
$64,700
Median Wage (USD, 2023)
1400
Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)
-0.7%
Projected Growth (2023-2033)
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Experience Requirements Overview

  • Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
  • Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Detailed Work Activities

  • Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

  • 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.
  • Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
  • Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.

Work Styles

Social Orientation

Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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