Carpenter

Job summary

Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements, then measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials. Instruct apprentices, supervise other workers, and use CADD software and CNC machines.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment At heights Noisy Dusty Work setting Construction Commercial Residential Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials Instruct apprentices Supervise other workers Operate CADD and other computer software systems Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Carpenter Trade Certification Experience and specialization Type of drafting Shop drawings Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Willing to travel Willing to travel regularly Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan

What you’ll do

Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements, then measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials. Instruct apprentices, supervise other workers, and use CADD software and CNC machines.

Requirements

Requires five or more years of experience, a trades certificate or diploma, and Carpenter Trade Certification. Candidates need a valid driver's licence, their own transportation, and willingness to travel regularly; the work also involves physically demanding tasks and working at heights in noisy, dusty environments.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Blueprint Reading
• Measuring
• Cutting
• Shaping
• Assembling
• Joining Materials
• Apprentice Instruction
• Worker Supervision
• CADD Software
• CNC Machine Operation
• Shop Drawing Drafting
• Oral Communication
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction

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