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 jobsite as assigned
- Cleans up worksite debris
Requirements:
- 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 understanding of basic math
- Good physical condition and endurance
