- A framing carpenter can work in a modeling company where the job involves home improvement. In building, a framing carpenter installs doors and windows, build stairs, cabinets and molding. You can also be responsible for large construction jobs including framing walls and building scaffolding. Framing carpentry involves erecting and installing wood fixtures during highway, bridge and building construction.
- In most cases, you have to work from a blueprint or specific instructions from supervisors. A framing carpenter usually designs, lays groundwork by measuring, marking and arranging materials with building codes in mind. You use nails, screws, staples, or adhesive to link the materials in construction. When finished, you're required to double check the accuracy of your work using levels, rules and surveying tools.
- Like other building trades, framing carpentry can be laborious. It involves standing, climbing and bending most of the time. You also risk injury because you're always working with sharp and rough materials. A framing carpenter also uses sharp tools, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders and power equipment that could be dangerous if mishandled. You must also lift heavy tools and objects. Many times you work in situations where you could slip and fall from a scaffolding or a building. Sometimes you have to work in bad weather conditions.
- Most framing carpenters have at least two years of higher education. Additionally, you must have between two to four years on-the-job training before you can become a fully qualified framing carpenter. The job requires mathematical, technical and critical thinking skills. You must also be able to work in a team.
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