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 Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Manual dexterity Overtime required Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure Personal suitability Dependability Flexibility Reliability Team player