Holds plumb bobs, sighting rods, and other equipment, to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
Smoothes and sands surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
Positions and holds timbers, lumber, and paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
Selects tools, equipment, and materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Learns to maintain supplies inventory by observing and checking stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Learns to construct, repair, and install structure by observing and helping marking lines for cutting and assembly on materials; shaping materials to measurement; assembling and fastening materials, using hand and power tools and woodworking equipment.
Learns to verify construction quality by observing and measuring structure with plumb bob, level, and ruler.
Learns to determine material requirements and dimensions of structure by observing and studying blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by observing and following enforcing standards and procedures; complying with building codes.
Learns to prepare layout by observing and applying carpentry procedures for fabrication of structures using rule, framing square, and calipers.

Size of Industry in 2006:	Size of Industry in 2016:
1,462,000	1,612,000

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