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Helpers--Carpenters

Also called: Carpenter Assistant, Carpenter Helper, Carpenter's Helper

What they do:

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
  • Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
  • Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • mechanical

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Transportation

  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • group things in different ways

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Quicken

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

  • Bosch Punch List
  • Cost estimating software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $37,490

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.