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CARPENTER
and INTERIOR SYSTEMS CARPENTER
What
do carpenters do?
Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures
of wood, plywood and wallboard. They erect framework in buildings,
including sub-flooring, partitions and rafters; and install molding,
wood paneling, cabinets, windows, doorframes, and doors and hardware.
They also build frames for concrete, building stairs and laying
floors. Carpenters study blueprints, sketches and building plans,
and they layout and cut materials and fasten pieces with nails,
screws and glue. Carpenters make up the largest single group of
skilled workers in the country.
You can become a carpenter by applying for apprenticeship training
with the local labor-management program of the Carpenters' union
and the construction contractors. At the end of four years, the
apprentice is granted a Journeyman Carpenter Certificate.
INTERIOR
SYSTEMS CARPENTER
What
do Interior Systems Carpenters do?
Interior Systems Carpenters handle the installation of modern equipment
and materials in commercial buildings-acoustical ceilings, raised
floors, metal framing, wall partitions and office furniture systems.
They assemble complex interior systems using technical data supplied
by manufacturers.
CARPENTER
The typical workday for a carpenter begins early. Most of the work
is outdoors, although some jobs require indoor work. Carpenters
spend a lot of time standing, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling,
climbing and balancing.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS CARPENTER
Interior systems carpenters work primarily indoors. Sometimes they
work at floor level and sometimes they work above the floor on scaffolds.
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