Framer-Carpenter

Job summary

Read blueprints and prepare code-compliant layouts, then measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join construction materials. Build and install structural components and fixtures, coordinate site work, estimate costs and materials, and maintain, repair, and renovate buildings and wooden structures.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites Estimate costs and materials Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

What you’ll do

Read blueprints and prepare code-compliant layouts, then measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join construction materials. Build and install structural components and fixtures, coordinate site work, estimate costs and materials, and maintain, repair, and renovate buildings and wooden structures.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience. The role is on-site and involves carpentry and framing work across residential and other establishments.

Listed skills

• materials · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blueprint Reading
• Construction Layout
• Measuring
• Cutting and Shaping Materials
• Woodworking
• Lightweight Steel Construction
• Foundation Building
• Floor Beam Installation
• Subflooring
• Wall and Roof Construction
• Window and Door Installation
• Stair Installation
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Cost Estimation
• Renovation and Repair

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction

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