Carpenter

Job Duties & Responsibilities by Year:

Carpenter 1st Year

• Learn the fundamentals of carpentry and construction
  
• Assist with framing wood and metal structures
  
• Safely operate basic tools
  
• Gain familiarity with framing and trim routines
  
• Limited knowledge of the trade requiring guidance
  

Carpenter 2nd Year

• Start learning layout techniques and basic print reading
  
• Master the 345 framing method
  
• Frame wood or metal structures with guidance
  
• Understand framing principles including spacing 16 on center)
  
• Safely use hand and power tools (saws grinders nail guns etc.
  
• Assist with installations and perform basic installation tasks
  

Carpenter 3rd Year

• Frame both metal and wood structures independently
  
• Assist with installations under supervision following directions
  
• Apply carpentry fundamentals: plumb level straight 45degree angle 345 method
  
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of carpentry practices
  
• Work independently requiring minimal supervision
  

Carpenter 4th Year

• Develop print reading skills for layout and construction
  
• Hang doors and perform basic trim installations
  
• Execute layout tasks with increasing independence
  
• Safely handle and operate all tools including power saws and nail guns
  
• Frame wood and metal structures with minimal guidance
  
• Perform most installations independently including trim and doors
  

Carpenter Journeyman

• Read and interpret blueprints with ease
  
• Hang cabinets doors and hardware with precision
  
• Frame wood and metal structures independently
  
• Solve constructionrelated problems efficiently
  
• Demonstrate advanced tool safety and expertise
  
• Ability to perform specialized tasks like cutting stairs roofs and ceilings is a plus
  

Carpenter Foreman

• Oversee the planning coordination and of carpentry tasks from project start to completion
  
• Interpret and analyze blueprints technical drawings and project specifications to ensure accurate implementation
  
• Provide handson support for carpentry tasks including framing finishing and installations as needed
  
• Hang cabinets doors and hardware with precision and attention to detail
  
• Ensure that projects are completed efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and worker safety
  
• Identify and resolve constructionrelated problems efficiently
  
• Advanced proficiency in tool usage and safety practices
  
• Experience in specialized carpentry tasks such as cutting stairs roofs and ceilings is a plus
  

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
  
• Hand tools
  
• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 14 years of experience in carpentry &/or construction labor
  
• Experience in using carpentry tools & power equipment
  
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements & calculations
  
• Ability to lift 50 pounds & work in various weather conditions
  
• OSHA construction safety certification preferred
  
• Ability to read & interpret construction plans & blueprints
  
• Excellent teamwork & communication skills.
  

Benefits

Job Duties & Responsibilities by Year: Carpenter 1st Year Learn the fundamentals of carpentry and construction Assist with framing wood and metal structures Safely operate basic tools Gain familiarity with framing and trim routines Limited knowledge of the trade, requiring guidance Carpenter 2nd Year Start learning layout techniques and basic print reading Master the 3-4-5 framing method Frame wood or metal structures with guidance Understand framing principles, including spacing 16 on center) Safely use hand and power tools (saws, grinders, nail guns, etc. Assist with installations and perform basic installation tasks Carpenter 3rd Year Frame both metal and wood structures independently Assist with installations under supervision, following directions Apply carpentry fundamentals: plumb, level, straight, 45-degree angle, 3-4-5 method Demonstrate a strong understanding of carpentry practices Work independently, requiring minimal supervision Carpenter 4th Year Develop print reading skills for layout and construction Hang doors and perform basic trim installations Execute layout tasks with increasing independence Safely handle and operate all tools, including power saws and nail guns Frame wood and metal structures with minimal guidance Perform most installations independently, including trim and doors Carpenter Journeyman Read and interpret blueprints with ease Hang cabinets, doors, and hardware with precision Frame wood and metal structures independently Solve construction-related problems efficiently Demonstrate advanced tool safety and expertise Ability to perform specialized tasks like cutting stairs, roofs, and ceilings is a plus Carpenter Foreman Oversee the planning, coordination, and of carpentry tasks from project start to completion Interpret and analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to ensure accurate implementation Provide hands-on support for carpentry tasks, including framing, finishing, and installations, as needed Hang cabinets, doors, and hardware with precision and attention to detail Ensure that projects are completed efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and worker safety Identify and resolve construction-related problems efficiently Advanced proficiency in tool usage and safety practices Experience in specialized carpentry tasks, such as cutting stairs, roofs, and ceilings, is a plus