Helper assisting carpenters by cleaning work areas, transporting tools and materials, and preparing timbers and lumber for projects. Duties include fastening, drilling, and cutting materials as needed
Experience
Carpenter Helper
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Cleaned work areas, machines, or equipment to keep the job site safe
Fastened timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and installed hardware
Selected tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transported items to the work site
Drilled holes in timbers or lumber for various projects
Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to the right sizes as needed
Positioned and held timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting
Installed handrails under the direction of a carpenter
Skills
Hands-On Work
Applying adhesives, Building construction forms or molds, Marking reference points, Cutting carpet, Cleaning equipment and facilities, Applying protective coverings, Finishing concrete surfaces
Checking & Planning
Measuring materials for installation, Selecting construction materials, Selecting construction equipment