Helpers--Carpenters

What the job really is

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

At a glance

• Sector: Construction & Extraction
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-3012
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
• Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
• Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
• Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
• Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
• Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
• Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
• Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
• Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.

Tools and technology

Intuit QuickBooks, Linux, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Oracle Database, SAP software

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
• Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
• Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
• Helpers--Electricians
• Helpers--Extraction Workers
• Helpers--Production Workers
• Carpenters

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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