framing carpenter

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 35 hours per week