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Skills And Abilities
Tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
- 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
- Supervise other workers
- Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
Specific Skills
- Prepare layouts
- Operate power tools
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, wood materials, drywall and plastics materials
- Install insulation
- Install roof flashing
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
- Erect prefabricated roof trusses, bracing and sheathing
- Determine specifications and calculate requirements
- Build and install platforms, scaffolding, ramps and ladders
- Build built-in-place flat roofs
- Build roof trusses
- Build decks and fences
- Build floor beams and subflooring
- Build foundations
- Build walls and install partitions
- Build and install framing for dropped ceilings, counters, indirect lighting, display cases, etc.
Area Of Specialization
- Hardwood flooring
- General carpentry
- Framing
- Finish carpentry
- Exterior siding, steel
- Exterior siding, wood
- Custom cabinets
- Custom stairs
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Marine works
- Industrial
- Commercial
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Major Work Area
- Renovation
- Maintenance/repair
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Noisy
- Dusty