Construction Carpenters

Utilize carpenter's hand and power tools to build, assemble, install, and repair wooden, plywood, and wallboard structures and fittings.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Building and Construction Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Design Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Production and Processing Know More
Public Safety and Security Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Finger Dexterity Know More
  3. Manual Dexterity Know More
  4. Multilimb Coordination Know More
  5. Near Vision Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Static Strength Know More
  8. Trunk Strength Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Equipment Selection Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Mathematics Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More