Carpenter

Job Description

What Does a Commercial Carpenter Do?
Commercial carpenters are specialized woodworkers found at large construction sites.
Their job description entails providing professional carpentry services during construction of commercial structures such as schools, churches, bridges and hospitals.
Commercial carpenters are skilled in operating a range of equipment and machinery which residential carpenters are not familiar with.
They work with complex power tools such as jackhammers, power drills, etc. They also work with non-wood materials among which include steel and concrete.
They are also able to read and interpret construction plans and blueprint to determine the materials and dimensions specified.
Since commercial carpenters work on more complex and sophisticated structures, they establish and ensure adherence to procedures and regulations for safety of life and health.
They usually measure and mark cutting lines on construction materials using pencil, chalk, and scriber.
As part of their work description, commercial carpenters develop and implement strategies for achieving the requirements a city has set for a commercial structure.
They often oversee the construction of a building interior to ensure proper installation of window frames, staircases and doors.
They also fabricate and set up shelves, furniture and other wooden fixtures.
Commercial carpenters usually erect temporary construction structures such as scaffolding and framework.
They also operate and utilize pulleys and cranes to put up and install building framework.
They are also responsible for aligning floorboards to join seamlessly with elevator or escalator.
Some qualities required for the position include physical dexterity, strength, and attention to details.