Occupation information for Helpers--Carpenters District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
• Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
• Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
• Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
• Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
• Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
• Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.

Tools:

• Levels
• Power sanders
• Power saws
• Screwdrivers
• Squares

Technology:

• Accounting software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Operating system software
• Project management software
• Word processing software

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