Carpenter Job Description

Carpenter Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.  Observe site specific regulations and wear hardhats and other prescribed protective uniforms. 
• Report promptly any problem or obstacle in the construction progress to the foreman or supervisor for early resolution.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Use Company provided hand tools and construction devices as prescribed and report immediately any operational problem when using them.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
• Install prefabricated building parts in designated places in accordance with blueprint design.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Select and order lumber or other required materials.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports, where required.

Carpenter Skills and Specification

• Good knowledge of science and drawings.  Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as pole barns and pre-engineered buildings.
• Excellent medical and physical fitness
• Above average comprehension skills to follow safety regulations, instruction and in interpreting building blueprints
• Above average verbal communication, social and interpersonal skills.  The ability to understand and communicate information is essential.  The ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and directions.
• Side item:  Must be able to work flexible hours as needed and be available for emergency call-in.

Carpenter Education and Qualifications

• A high school diploma is basic and most carpenters learn while on the job.
• 2-4 years on the job experience is preferred.
• A vocation certificate in carpentry from a community college is an advantage

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License is a must
• Team Attitude
• Get'r done right attitude
• Self-starter  -  Motivated  -  Hard worker
• Good attendance and on time is a must