FURNITURE CARPENTER

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

- Installs foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.

- Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, and laser levels.

- Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.

- Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

- Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.

- Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

- Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.

- Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

- Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.

- Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

- Moves necessary materials around job site as assigned.

- Cleans up worksite debris.

Requirements:

- At least 5 to 6 years Furniture Carpenter job experience

- Proven experience as carpenter.

- Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials.

- Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.

- Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.).

- Ability to read technical documents and drawings.

- Willingness to always follow safety guidelines.

- Good knowledge of English.

- Good understanding of basic math.

- Good physical condition and endurance.