Carpenter

About this career

Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.

Essential skills

apply wood finishes clean wood surface create smooth wood surface create wood joints define part requirements follow health and safety procedures in construction identify wood warp inspect construction supplies install construction profiles install wood elements in structures install wood hardware interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans join wood elements keep sawing equipment in good condition keep track of wooden elements snap chalk line sort waste transport construction supplies use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically

Required knowledge

types of wood wood cuts woodworking tools

Additional skills

answer requests for quotation apply restoration techniques assess conservation needs build scaffolding calculate needs for construction supplies construct wood roofs create cutting plan estimate restoration costs follow safety procedures when working at heights install insulation material keep personal administration keep records of work progress maintain equipment maintain work area cleanliness monitor stock level operate band saw operate crosscut saw operate table saw operate wood router order construction supplies process incoming construction supplies program a CNC controller secure working area set up temporary construction site infrastructure use sander use squaring pole work in a construction team asbestos removal regulations energy performance of buildings loading charts for transportation of goods

Also known as

craftsman carpenter commercial carpenter heritage carpentry craft carpenter joiner woodworker carpentry framer frame-maker joiner supervisor joinery worker timber worker