Produces carpentry products and services by following standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
Measures and marks cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Ensures construction quality by verifying trueness of structure with plumb bob, carpenter's level, and other measurements.
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.
Determines material requirements and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated by studying blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
Provides carpentry information by answering questions and requests.
Complies with federal, state, and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains carpentry supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Prepares 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.
Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Maintains continuity among carpentry work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Constructs, repairs, and installs 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.
Conserves carpentry resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

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

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