Carpenter

Job Description General Responsibilities:Carpenters layout, construct, erect, install, repair, remodel, renovate or dismantle structures, fixtures, and temporary fixtures including scaffolding.Carpenters work with materials of wood, structural steel, light gauge steel, plastics, and composite.Carpenters set and install concrete forms, build framing include partitions install joists and rafters, frame wood and concrete stairways, windows, doors, door frames, and architectural hardware.Carpenters install sheathing, roofing, hardwood floors, cabinets, counter-tops, interior trim, siding, drywall and insulation.Carpenters perform all interior and exterior finish work.Carpenters should be able to measure accurately, calculate dimensions, estimate materials and are effective in oral and written communication.They must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, specification books, and schematics supplied by manufactures and architects.Carpenters must also coordinate and schedule work with other trades.The use of basic carpenter tools, optical equipment, lasers, and mechanical tools, rigging and welding is also needed.Perform Rough Framing including: floors, beams, joists, wall columns, stairs, floor framing, wall framing, metal studs, drywall application, roof framing, rough framing for stair work, scaffold building, etc.Exterior Finishing, including: application of cornice and outside wall trim, setting door and window frames and trim, roof coverings, etc.Interior Finishing and Hardware, including: installation of jambs, doors, windows, cabinets, counter-tops, casework, paneling and stairs. Application of all architectural trims, moldings, casings, appliques', etc. Installation of door, window and cabinet hardware.Interior Systems, including: installation of drywall, insulation, acoustical ceilings, movable partitions, access panel systems, fixture work, owner-supplied equipment, etc.Miscellaneous, including: Scaffolding, welding, care and maintenance of tools and equipment, demolition, or any other manipulative process not listed or implied elsewhere.Ensures compliance to building codes and established work practicesStudies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.Selects specified type of lumber or other materials.Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes.Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.Preforms any other duties required for the completion of their work.Minimum requirements:High School Diploma/GED Equivalent RequiredClass D-Regular (Auto, Light Truck, Moped) RequiredDriver's license and reliable transportation18 or older requiredOne year previous experience helpfulAbility to write routine reports and simple correspondence