Drywall Taper

Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Physically demanding

Work site environment
Dusty
Noisy
Outdoors