framing carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

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
• Supervise other workers
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Supervise apprentices and bench workers
• Prepare budget and cost estimates

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality