Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
168 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Carpenters: $59,310 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean work sites. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Cut wood components for installation. | General |
| Install doors or windows. | General |
| Install wooden structural components. | General |
| Verify alignment of structures or equipment. | General |
| Select construction materials. | General |
| Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Position construction forms or molds. | General |
| Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | General |
| Drill holes in construction materials. | General |
| Record operational or environmental data. | General |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | General |
| Install safety or support equipment. | General |
| Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings. | General |
| Install trim or paneling. | General |
| Install carpet or flooring. | General |
| Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces. | General |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Estimate construction project costs. | General |
| Assemble products or production equipment. | General |
| Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal. | General |
| Dig holes or trenches. | General |
| Position safety or support equipment. | General |
| Direct construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
| Install building fixtures. | Development |
| Build construction forms or molds. | Development |
| Coordinate construction project activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Bosch Punch List | Project management software |
| Craftsman CD Estimator | Project management software |
| Drawing and drafting software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Estimating software | Project management software |
| Job costing software | Accounting software |
| Quicken | Accounting software |
| Renaissance MasterCarpenter | Information retrieval or search software |
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | Project management software |
| VirtualBoss | Project management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Web page creation and editing software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Wilhelm Publishing Threshold | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Anchor Installer | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Architectural Hardware Consultants | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Architectural Openings Consultants | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Carpentry | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Craftsman | National Wood Flooring Association | Not Available |
| Certified Door Consultants | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Graduate Associate | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Bronze | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Gold | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Platinum | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Platinum Plus | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Silver | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer and Sand & Finisher | National Wood Flooring Association | Not Available |
| Certified Lead Carpenter | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
| Certified Master Craftsman | National Wood Flooring Association | Not Available |
| Certified New Home Sales Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Door + Hardware Consultant - Level III | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Door + Hardware Industry Associate - Level I | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Door + Hardware Specification Consultant | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| Door + Hardware Technician - Level II | Door and Hardware Institute | Not Available |
| FenestrationAssociate | Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance | Not Available |
| FenestrationMaster | Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance | Not Available |
| Graduate Master Builder | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Hazard Awareness For Suspended Scaffold And Operator Safety Training | Scaffold & Access Industry Association | Not Available |
| InstallationMasters | Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance | Not Available |
| LEED Green Associate | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Rain Screen Systems | International Masonry Institute | Not Available |