Seattle - Carpenter
About The Position
A Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, metal, wallboard, etc., using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building codes while maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers’ expectations. A Carpenter studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as metal studs or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. Selects specified type of materials. Prepares layout, using tape, framing square, etc. Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gage. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using power and hand tools. Assembles, cuts and shapes materials and fastens them together with applicable fasteners. Verifies trueness of structures constructed prior to completion. Applies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls. Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates. Carpenters must work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. For example: carpenters must apply shop mathematics to solve problems; plan work and select proper tools; compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams; perform a variety of duties which may change often; and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
Requirements
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
- Plan work and select proper tools
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects
- Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams
- Perform a variety of duties which may change often
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
Responsibilities
- Production and quality of the products they install
- Working safely and maintaining a safe work environment
- Timely production and quality
Benefits
- health insurance
- pension
- vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
