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Join Our Team as a Drywall Taper!

Company: 4RUNNER CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Location: Halifax, NS

Job Category: Skilled Trades and Labour

Salary: $29.25 hourly

About the Job

Are you a skilled Drywall Taper looking for a permanent position with a dynamic team? At 4RUNNER CONSTRUCTION LTD., we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our skilled trades team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, applying your expertise in drywall finishing and plastering.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level, and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces to ensure quality.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and panels.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound.
• Finish corners and angles, creating decorative designs as needed.
• Mix plaster ingredients to the desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices, and trim.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coats to dry.
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• Tape over joints using a taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring.
• Cut openings in lath for heating, ventilation, and electrical outlets.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams.
• Install exterior and interior steel studs.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework, and other working platforms.

Work Environment

• Work at heights
• Cold/refrigerated conditions
• Dusty and hot environments
• Noisy work conditions

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 34 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Physical Demands

• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Physically demanding tasks
• Repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Tools and Equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Dependability and reliability
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Team player attitude

Support for Diversity

At 4RUNNER CONSTRUCTION LTD., we are committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all. We support newcomers and refugees with foreign credential recognition and provide diversity and cross-cultural training. Our hiring policies discourage discrimination against visible minorities, and we offer cultural competency training for Indigenous workers.

Why Join Us?

Become a part of a team that values your skills and contributions. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive in your career. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we want to hear from you!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.