Construction Carpenters - 47-2031.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Assembler, Subassembly
  • Boat Repairer
  • Boatbuilder Apprentice, Wood
  • Boatbuilder, Wood
  • Builder, Beam
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter Apprentice
  • Carpenter I
  • Carpenter II
  • Carpenter, Interior Systems
  • Carpenter, Maintenance
  • Carpenter, Mold
  • Carpenter, Prototype
  • Carpenter, Railcar
  • Carpenter, Ship
  • Casket Assembler
  • Composition-Weatherboard Applier
  • Cooper
  • Crater
  • Hogshead Cooper I
  • House Repairer
  • Joiner
  • Joiner Apprentice
  • Laboratory-Equipment Installer
  • Lather
  • Lather Apprentice
  • Lay-Out Worker
  • Panel Installer
  • Prop Maker
  • Repairer, Assembled Wood Products
  • Residential Carpenter
  • Roof Assembler I
  • Shipwright
  • Shipwright Apprentice
  • Sider
  • Sider
  • Stull Installer
  • Tank Builder And Erector
  • Tank Erector
  • Trimmer
  • Window Repairer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  • Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  • Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  • Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  • Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  • Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  • Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  • Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  • Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  • Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  • Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  • Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  • Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  • Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  • Work with or remove hazardous material.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • anchor or brace wooden structures, frameworks, or forms
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • attach moisture barrier sheeting over construction surfaces
  • build or install cabinets or related interior wood fixtures
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • determine dimensions of wooden furnishings or structures to be built
  • determine installation, service, or repair needed
  • determine material or tool requirements
  • determine project methods and procedures
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • erect scaffold
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • finish or refinish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
  • inspect premises or structure for evidence of deterioration or damage
  • install doors, wood floors, window frames, trim, or stairs
  • install drywall, plasterboard, or wallboard
  • install insulating materials
  • install lathing to support plaster, stucco, or related construction material
  • install locks, hinges, or related finish hardware
  • install or replace glass in windows, skylights, or other structural surfaces
  • install prefabricated building components
  • install siding or sheeting
  • install sub flooring, rough framing, or partitions
  • install wall or ceiling shock-absorbing paneling or acoustical tiles
  • laminate objects
  • lay out woodworking projects
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • move materials or goods between work areas
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • operate woodworking equipment/machinery
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • paint walls or other structural surfaces
  • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
  • prepare reports
  • read blueprints
  • read specifications
  • read tape measure
  • read technical drawings
  • recognize wood characteristics
  • recognize wood species characteristics
  • repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
  • repair or replace locks, hinges, or related finish hardware
  • repair prefabricated wooden building components
  • signal directions or warnings to coworkers
  • understand construction specifications
  • use basic carpentry techniques
  • use basic plumbing techniques
  • use building materials for routine building maintenance
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use concrete fabrication techniques
  • use hand or power tools
  • use hand or power woodworking tools
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify trueness of structure using plumb bob or level
  • weld together metal parts, components, or structures