Occupational Employment Statistics
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist carpenters are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
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- Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
- Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
- 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.
- Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
- Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
- Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
- Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
- Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.