CARPENTER
WHO WE ARE
A carpenter is a person who can create things from wood, steel, or plaster. For example, a carpenter could build a dining room table or a bench. Carpenters tend to be realistic individuals, which means they enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project. Carpenters need to be detail-oriented and organized.
WORK SCHEDULE
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Weather can impact construction timelines.
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Schedule may include:
Evenings | Weekends | Holidays | Over-time
WHAT WE DO
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Prepare cost estimates
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Construct, install, & repair structures
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Install drywall, siding, & installation
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Work with wood, steel, and/or plaster
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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Residential, commercial, industrial sites
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Indoor and/or outdoor
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Sometimes work in inclement weather
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Sometimes work at high elevations
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Requires bending, kneeling, lifting
WHAT IT TAKES
EDUCATION
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High school diploma or equivalency
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On the job training
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Apprenticeships
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Specialized training
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Two-year trade/vocation school (online available)
SKILLS
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Mechanical
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Math
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Detail oriented
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Critical thinking
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Physical strength
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Communication skills
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Customer Service skills
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Team player
WHERE DO WE WORK
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Self-employed
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Residential construction
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Commercial construction
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Building finishing contractors
AVERAGE SALARY:
$54,810
If you like to...
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Work with wood, steel, or plaster?
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Take pride in the precision of your work?
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Think mathematically & creatively?
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Work with your hands?