Traveling Union Carpenter

POSITION SUMMARY:
Carpenters are responsible for construct, erect, install, and repair structuresand fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools andpower tools; install framing, and seal joints between plasterboard or otherwallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering. Carpenterswork with blueprints, specifications, and drawings to build, maintain and repairvarious types of structures.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:• Designs, constructs, remodels,retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood,drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.• Study specifications inblueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout anddetermine dimensions and materials required.• Shape or cut materials tospecified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.• Measure and mark cutting lines onmaterials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.• Verify trueness of structure,using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworkor props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.• Remove damaged or defective partsor sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.• Assemble or install metal framingor decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.• Cut and screw together metalchannels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for thelocation of rooms or hallways.• Erect scaffolding and ladders forassembling structures above ground level.• Other job duties as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:•High school degree or equivalent•Participates in Apprenticeship Program•Union Carpenter