Finishing Carpenter

**Finishing Carpenter**

**Responsibilities**:

- Fabricate, construct, and repair structural woodwork and wood products by following blueprints, drawings, and oral instructions; using carpentry tools and equipment.
- Produce carpentry products and services by following standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
- Determine material requirements and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated by studying blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
- Anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Prepare layout by following carpentry procedures for fabrication of counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and building framework and trim, using rule, framing square, and calipers.
- Construct, repair, and install structure or fixture by marking cutting and assembly lines on materials; shaping materials to measurements; assembling and fastening cut and shaped materials; using carpenter's hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery. Ensure construction quality by verifying trueness of structure with plumb bob, carpenter's level, and other measurements.
- Comply with federal, provincial, and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Conserve carpentry resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Ensures operation of carpentry equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Provide carpentry information by answering questions and requests.