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CARPENTER
and INTERIOR SYSTEMS CARPENTER
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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
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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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