framing carpenter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential. Level of expertise: Maintenance and repair. Tasks: 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. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Experience: Experience an asset.