Steel Stud Framer - Carpentry

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work Setting

Various locations.

Commercial.

Residential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Survey building locations and levels.
• Supervise other workers.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.