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Tape Float Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Paint & Coatings Technician

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

Tape, float, paint, and repair wall finishes and apply texture * Operate, clean, and maintain all painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, electrostatic sprayers, and pumps * Safely ...

Painter

Fort Huachuca, AZ

$17.50 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers.10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish ...

Optometrist, Clinic Float Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team ... Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder. TO APPLY: For more information about the position, please ...

Painter

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$33K - $43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs minor surface repairs, including installing or repairing drywall and competing tape, float, and texture work. * Operate painting and construction related tools and equipment, such as ...

Painter

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mud, tape, float, and skim sheetrock to a smooth or specified texture. Ability to perform other interior/exterior task, such as framing, hanging sheetrock, setting doors, and minor ceiling grid ...

Optometrist - Float

Saint Louis Park, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Optometrist, Clinic Float Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team ... Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder. TO APPLY: For more information about the position, please ...

Optometrist, Clinic Float Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team ... Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder. TO APPLY: For more information about the position, please ...

MN · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Optometrist, Clinic Float Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team ... Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder. TO APPLY: For more information about the position, please ...

This is a full-time position that would float between various schools around the South Shore and ... The use of tape or wraps. -Maintain documents, supplies and the working environment to ensure the ...

Athletic Trainer Float

Somerville, MA · On-site

$25.50 - $36.49/hr

This is a full-time position that would float between various schools around the South Shore and ... The use of tape or wraps. -Maintain documents, supplies and the working environment to ensure the ...

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Drywaller

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Hang, tape and texture: Small patches, float/Texture, to 10 full sheets Match all textures: splatter, orang peel, knockdown, skip trowel, smooth wall, spray acoustic Light framing, install cornerbead ...

Service Carpenter & Handyman

Hutto, TX · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform drywall repairs including patching, tape and float work, texture matching, and painting/touch-ups. * Complete general handyman repairs and installations. * Troubleshoot and perform basic ...

Service Carpenter & Handyman

Hutto, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform drywall repairs including patching, tape and float work, texture matching, and painting/touch-ups. * Complete general handyman repairs and installations. * Troubleshoot and perform basic ...

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How much do tape float jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for tape float in the United States is $15.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by tape float operators in a manufacturing environment, and how can they be addressed?

Tape Float operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting minor equipment malfunctions, and managing the pace of production to meet deadlines. To address these, it’s important to develop strong attention to detail, communicate effectively with maintenance and quality control teams, and stay up to date with standard operating procedures. Regular training and collaboration with peers can also help operators adapt to changes in product specifications or equipment upgrades, ensuring smooth workflow and minimizing downtime.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a tape float?

To thrive as a Tape Float (Drywall Taper), you need proficiency in drywall installation, taping, mudding, and sanding, often gained through experience or an apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools like taping knives, mud pans, automatic tapers, and safety equipment is essential. Attention to detail, patience, and strong manual dexterity help ensure seamless finishes and efficient workflow. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality, durable wall surfaces and meeting project timelines in construction settings.

What is the difference between Tape Float vs Tape Installer?

AspectTape FloatTape Installer
CertificationsTypically requires basic construction or flooring certificationsRequires similar certifications, often including safety and installation licenses
Work EnvironmentIndoor construction sites, flooring projectsIndoor and sometimes outdoor flooring installation sites
Job RolePrepares and smooths surfaces, applies tape for leveling or protectionInstalls tape for flooring, ensuring proper adhesion and placement
Industry UsageConstruction, flooring, renovationFlooring, construction, renovation

While both roles involve tape application, a Tape Float primarily focuses on surface preparation and smoothing, whereas a Tape Installer specializes in applying tape during flooring installation. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and required skills in the construction and flooring industries.

What is a tape float?

Tape Float jobs involve the process of floating concrete floors using a power float or trowel to achieve a smooth and level finish. Tape Float workers are responsible for ensuring that concrete surfaces are properly leveled, compacted, and prepared for final finishing. They often use specialized equipment and techniques to remove imperfections and create a durable, even surface. This role is essential in construction, particularly in large flooring projects such as warehouses, factories, and commercial buildings. Attention to detail and knowledge of concrete behavior are important skills for this job.
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Infographic showing various Tape Float job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,218 per year, or $16 per hour.

Paint & Coatings Technician

SpaceX

Mcgregor, TX • On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PAINT & COATINGS TECHNICIAN
As a member of the construction projects and facilities team, the paint & coatings technician mixes, strips, paints, and details advanced paint systems, prepares metallic substrates via abrasion and etchants, applies sealants/adhesives, maintains spraying equipment, and uses precision tools like calipers while supporting safety, quality, and delivery improvements. You will have the opportunity to drive positive changes in a fast-paced, low-drag environment. This technician owns tasks and projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class test facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage and coordinate ticket system requests for paint projects across the site to ensure timely and quality execution of work
  • Prepare, prime, sand, seal, patch, and paint steel surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, waterproofing, and heat-resistant finishes
  • Tape, float, paint, and repair wall finishes and apply texture
  • Operate, clean, and maintain all painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, electrostatic sprayers, and pumps
  • Safely store and label all materials on a daily basis
  • Erect scaffolding, rigging, and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes
  • Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
  • Apply finishes to a wide variety of surfaces

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience as a painter in a residential, commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment
  • Experience painting projects indoors and outdoors

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in commercial and industrial painting practices and processes, including the properties and application of paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, paint removers, and related materials
  • Familiarity with applicable code requirements, methods and practices for maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment
  • 5+ years of experience as a painter in a residential, commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment
  • Experience painting internal and external surfaces
  • Ability to safely operate aerial platforms, lifts, man lifts, and heavy equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • Physical dexterity and the ability to lift heavy objects are required in this position (up to 25lbs unassisted)
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
  • Ability to work at elevated heights
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Ability to comfortably wear breathing air respirators on a frequent basis, occasionally for extended durations, as required by the position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US