Carpenter

From gathering building materials to preparing lumber and record keeping, a carpenter has many day-to-day responsibilities. Some of those include:

• Estimate job requirements and order materials
• Follow blueprints, drawings or sketches
• Measure, cut and prepare the lumber
• Rough work or framing (Putting together the outer frameworks of buildings)
• Finish work or finishing (Working on interior elements like stairs, doors and windows)
• Specialty work (Making cabinets and furniture)
• Inspect work and do necessary repairs
• Document work and maintain records