Carpenter and Joiner

Description

Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

Tasks include

• Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine materials required and dimensions of structures or fixtures
• Operates woodworking machines to cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fixtures such as cabinets, doors and window frames, and installs them using hand and power tools
• Constructs and installs stairs, handrails and balustrades
• Applies finishes such as paint, stain or varnish, and installs hardware such as hinges, locks and handles, on structures and fixtures
• Erects frameworks for structures such as walls, floors and roofs, using scaffolding and ladders