What do they do?
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Also known as:
Drywall Finisher, Drywall Mechanic, Drywall Taper, Finisher, Taper
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- Less than high school diploma (44%)
- High school diploma equivalent (40%)
- Some college, no degree (11%)
- Associate's degree (3%)
- Bachelor's degree (2%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
- Master's degree (<1%)
People in this career often do these activities:
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
- Select construction materials.
- Drill holes in construction materials.
- Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
- Install metal structural components.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos: CareerOneStop, USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
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