If a sense of accomplishment is what you’re after, carpentry could be the job for you. Carpenters are skilled craftsmen who build and repair structures made of wood or other materials. Carpenters measure and arrange the materials they need. Some carpenters also work from blueprints. They cut wood using tools like chisels, planes, saws and sanders. Carpenters then use nails, screws, staples or adhesives to connect the materials. They check their work with levels, rules, framing squares and surveying equipment.

Carpenters’ duties vary. Rough carpenters working on framing, concrete form work, and other projects that focus on the frame of the building, while finish carpenters focus on interior projects, such as stairs, doors, windows and moldings. Carpenters can further specialize to become cabinet or furniture makers.

The job often requires a flexible schedule.