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What Is a Carpenter?
Responsibilities
From gathering building materials to preparing lumber and record keeping, a carpenter has many day-to-day responsibilities. Some of those include:
- Estimate job requirements and order materials
- Follow blueprints, drawings or sketches
- Measure, cut and prepare the lumber
- Rough work or framing (Putting together the outer frameworks of buildings)
- Finish work or finishing (Working on interior elements like stairs, doors and windows)
- Specialty work (Making cabinets and furniture)
- Inspect work and do necessary repairs
- Document work and maintain records
How To Become a Carpenter: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re interested in pursuing a carpenter apprentice program or you want to learn more about becoming a carpenter, read the answers to these frequently asked questions (FAQs).
The bottom line:
This is a rewarding career for anyone who likes working with their hands and gains satisfaction from making something useful from raw materials. This job can take you in many directions, including becoming a specialist who works with a bigger team or owning your own business. In fact, one of the features of this line of work is a comfortable balance between independence and teamwork. If this sounds like a good fit for you, check out SkillPointe’s training partners and discover programs offered near you.
Why becoming a carpenter Is worthwhile
Matthew McVay became a carpenter 17 years ago and hasn’t looked back. “The most surprising thing about the trades is how easy it becomes after you learn the basic concepts,” he said. “One task builds on the concept of the prior task you learn. Everything is comprehensive knowledge.”
Watch the video or read the article to learn why he thinks becoming a carpenter is so worthwhile.
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