Assist the lead carpenter in the successful delivery of projects by contributing skills and a positive attitude in a cohesive team workplace. Continue to learn and advance carpentry skills, as well as help to teach junior apprentices.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 1st year apprentice:
- Understanding of frequently used tools and equipment
- What they are used for
- How they are safely used
- Routine Maintenance and how it is safely completed
- Proper storage
- Understanding of construction terminology
- Competent framing skills
- Understanding of construction components and process
- Participation in safety program
- 2nd year apprentice:
- All of the above
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to lead and instruct 1st year
- Competent ICF skills
- Competent framing layout skills
- Competent concrete placing skills
- Participation in safety program
- Ability to complete tasks set out by senior carpenters with limited supervision
- 3rd year apprentice:
- All of Above
- Ability to lead and instruct 1st year, 2nd year and labourer
- Competent forming and rebar skills
- Competent site layout and grading skills
- Competent concrete finishing skills
- Understanding of building systems, how they are installed and how they interact with each other
- Ability to complete accurate site takeoffs
- Competent window and door installation
- Ability to complete tasks set out by senior carpenters with limited supervision