carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Furniture
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Industrial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Doors and door frames
• Cabinets
• Furniture and cabinet remodeling

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available