Drywall Finisher
Drywall finishers smooth walls with experience in taping, coating, and finishing for both commercial and residential projects.
Drywall Finishers Ensure the Creation of Flawless Walls
Drywall finishers, also called tapers, are important for shaping the inside of homes, offices, and commercial buildings. Their work is necessary tosmooth walls and ceilings. These surfaces are then ready for paint, wallpaper, or other finishes.
As a drywall finisher with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), you will learn important skills to create clean and high-quality surfaces on every project. Your skills will go beyond simple patchwork–your vision and craftsmanship will shape the overall look and feel of a room.
Drywall finishing means getting unfinished drywall panels ready. This includes taping joints, covering screw holes, and hiding seams and surface flaws. This process requires a steady hand and strong attention to detail. You must also be able to deliver perfect results on tight deadlines.
Your job as a drywall finisher is important. You could be working on a new high-rise building or you might be doing a home renovation. Your work will affect both the quality and look of the final product.
With IUPAT training and support, you’ll be ready to take on a career that’s both in-demand and built to last.
Drywall Finishing Apprenticeship
An IUPAT Drywall Finishing Apprenticeship will teach you how to master drywall finishing tools, materials, and techniques. Expertly work with joints, angles, and surfaces. You’ll learn the regulations of your craft and become a seasoned professional who will deliver flawless results.
Hybrid Learning Approach
Hybrid Learning Apprenticeship: Classroom and on-the-job learning. Minimum 144 hours of classroom and mandated on-the-job hours per year.
Classroom Learning
Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, health & safety, leadership, and professional development. Minimum 144 hours of classroom instruction.
On-the-Job Learning
Apprentice Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, safety, leadership/professional development.
Assessment: hands-on/written tests, job performance.
Web-based Learning
Access all training material instantly through the secure web-based Learning Management System (LMS). Administer, document, track, and report on training programs, events, e-learning, and content.
Timeline
While a typical apprenticeship lasts up to four years, enough experience in your craft can make this process much shorter.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and Benefits
Great Pay
Advance your career with training and immediate pay/benefits. Earn While You Learn. Start building your desired life without school debt.
The average pay for an IUPAT drywall finisher is 12 percent above the national average.
Great Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Training & Skill Development
- Retirement Saving Opportunities
Training for a Lifetime
IUPAT members have access to continuous training to stay current in their craft. Stay ahead of the curve, advance throughout your career, and remain in high demand.
TestimonialsTestimonials
I make more money than my friends who went to college. Getting into the trades was the best thing I ever did.
As a woman, it’s nice to have this kind of job. You make great money, the hours are great, and I find that I’m a role model for other women, because honestly, if they see that I can do it, then they think they can do it too.
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