Carpenter constructs, maintains, and remodels buildings or related structures. Installs, fixes, or modifies all aspects of a building, including walls, ceilings, floors, and stairs, as well as related structures like railings, doors, windows, and air conditioning systems. Being a Carpenter follows blueprints and plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Observes all worksite safety procedures and guidelines. Additionally, Carpenter inspects buildings to determine repair that needs to be done. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Carpenter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
Carpenter Apprentice assists carpenters in the construction, maintenance, or remodeling of buildings or other structures. Learns and practices carpentry skills such as cutting, drilling, measuring, flooring, tiling, and various installation procedures. Being a Carpenter Apprentice sets up, transports, and maintains tools. Observes all worksite safety procedures and guidelines. Additionally, Carpenter Apprentice may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Carpenter Apprentice works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
The Journeyman Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Being a Journeyman Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. In addition, Journeyman Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Journeyman Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Journeyman Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
The Experienced Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Being an Experienced Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. In addition, Experienced Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being an Experienced Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an Experienced Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
The Finish Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Being a Finish Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. In addition, Finish Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Finish Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Finish Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.