Tapers
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
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.
Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth. | - | - | - |
| Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering. | - | - | - |
| Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$64,700
per year
Mean Wage
$70,390
per year
Employment
13K
workers
Wage Range
$43,450 - $106,160
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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