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CARPENTER
Carpenters are responsible, at least in part, for creating almost every building and structure in your community. Usually before the first spade of dirt is moved a carpenter has performed the layout for the project. Carpenters install and remove the formwork for the concrete, frame and cover the walls, inside and out, set the doorframes, hang the doors and install the trim, cabinetry and hardware. On most jobsites the superintendent is a carpenter because carpenters traditionally have a larger base of knowledge of the construction process than other trades. If you enjoy working with tools and your hands, if you like to see your work produce immediate and lasting results, and if you have a good work ethic, you can build a lifetime career in carpentry. |
PILE DRIVER
A pile driver is a specialty trade of carpentry that requires skill in pile driving, rough carpentry, cutting and welding. Pile driving involves the foundation work for large heavy construction projects such as piers, breakwaters, coffer dams, bridges, highways, skyscrapers, and parking garages. Pile drivers perform all tasks, skilled and unskilled that is incidental to their trade. They load and unload all their equipment and material, manhandle, rig, erect and drive wood, concrete, or steel piling into the ground. They are often one of the first and last trades on the jobsite. If you like to work with heavy equipment and material and enjoy large projects you might consider becoming a pile driver. |
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CABINET MAKER
Cabinet makers create the woodwork, cabinetry and décor for shopping malls, bank buildings, hotels, and office buildings. This cabinetry and millwork is the creation of trades people who like to work with their hands, and take pride in working with the finest material and tools in the industry. Cabinet makers cut shape and assemble wood, metal, plastics and glass. They also operate a number of machines including power saws, planers, joiners and shapers. If you enjoy doing detailed and intricate work you might consider becoming a cabinet maker |
INTERIOR SYSTEMS CARPENTER
An interior systems carpenter is a carpenter who works with all types of materials used to finish the inside of commercial buildings. This type of work includes light and heavy gauge metal stud framing. Framing includes walls, ceilings, air plenums, shaft walls, soffits, light coves, and other. The installation of all substrates to the framing is also the job description of an interior systems carpenter. These substrates include drywall, vinyl covered sheetrock, plywood, soundboard, and other. The interior systems carpenter also installs trim, room accessories, acoustical ceilings, door frames, doors, and door hardware, windows, and finish cabinets. The interior carpenter uses many different hand and power tools to assemble the work. The interior systems carpenter needs to have good blueprint reading and welding skills. If you like to work with all types of materials and enjoy performing detailed work you might consider becoming an interior systems carpenter. |
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LATHERER
Lathing is the framework that supports plaster and is typically constructed of metal or wire. Cold rolled channel is used to support the lath. Latherers install both the channel and the lath. Lathing can be used for many applications including walls, ceilings, light coves, soffits, canopies, columns, and etcetera. Because a type of plaster known as stucco (Portland based plaster), is very durable and resistant to harsh environments, lath is installed both inside and outside of commercial buildings. Lathing systems are excellent for creating many creative and desired shapes, such as domes, barrel ceilings, arches, round columns, etcetera. What is known as freeform lathing is also used to create many of the unique features of amusement parks around the world. This can include everything from mountains to dinosaurs. The latherer also does the work of an interior systems carpenter. If this type of work appeals to you, you might consider becoming a latherer. |
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