Drywall Taper

Ritewall Limited is a growing drywall company who specializes in institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) construction.

We are currently seeking **experienced Tapers** to join our growing team in the **Wellington/Dufferin/Guelph areas and areas west of the GTA.**

**Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to**:

- **Preparation**: Set up the work area, ensuring the drywall surface is clean and ready for finishing. This may include cleaning, sanding, and ensuring proper drywall installation.
- **Smoothing**: Use drywall knives, trowels, or other finishing tools to smooth the applied compound and ensure an even surface.
- **Taping**: Embed drywall tape into the joint compound along seams to reinforce the joint and prevent cracking.
- **Sanding and Smoothing**: After each coat of joint compound has dried, sand the surface to smooth out rough areas and prepare for subsequent coats. Typically, multiple coats of compound are applied, with drying and sanding between each coat.
- **Clean-up**: Clean tools and dispose of any debris or waste material in accordance with safety and environmental standards.
- **Collaboration**: Work alongside other drywall installers, carpenters, and painters to ensure that drywall finishing aligns with the overall project timelines and quality standards.

**Required Competencies and Attributes**:

- **Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Taper in the ICI industry.**:

- **Valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle for transportatio**n to job sites.
- Strong knowledge and skills in drywall installation, taping, and finishing techniques - including level 5 finishing.
- **Proficiency in using hand and power tools** relevant to the trade.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- **Detail-oriented**with a focus on delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- **Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, bending, and working at heights.**:

- Understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to construction.

Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- How many years have you worked as a Taper/Finisher?
- Can you read construction drawings and blueprints?
- Are you willing to work night shift, evenings, out of town, and weekends (as required)?
- Would you be able to pass a security screening or background check if required by our clients?

Work Location: On the road