framing carpenter

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week