Tapers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Tapers

Tapers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	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.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Tapers jobs. 45.73% of Tapers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 25.28% of Tapers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

28.99%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

45.73%

Post-Secondary Certificate

25.28%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Tapers

Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
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.
Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.
Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.
Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds.
Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.
Select the correct sealing compound or tape.
Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.
Work on high ceilings, using scaffolding or other tools, such as stilts.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Install metal structural components.
Drill holes in construction materials.
Select construction materials.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.

Tapers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Tapers