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Helpers--Carpenters

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

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Construction
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Key Tasks

  • Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
  • Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
  • 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.
  • Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
  • Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
  • Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.
  • Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
  • Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.
  • Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
  • Cut or weld metal.

Skills

Coordination
50%
Speaking
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Active Listening
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Time Management
47%
Reading Comprehension
47%
Active Learning
47%
Equipment Selection
47%
Operations Monitoring
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Repairing
41%
Mathematics
35%
Instructing
35%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Equipment Maintenance
35%
Troubleshooting
31%
Persuasion
31%
Installation
31%
Operation and Control
31%
Writing
31%
Service Orientation
31%
Negotiation
28%
Learning Strategies
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Systems Analysis
25%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Technology Design
22%
Operations Analysis
16%
Programming
0%
Science
0%

Knowledge

Building and Construction
90%
Mathematics
77%
Mechanical
77%
Transportation
74%
English Language
73%
Customer and Personal Service
63%
Production and Processing
58%
Design
57%
Public Safety and Security
55%
Administration and Management
54%
Education and Training
52%
Telecommunications
50%
Law and Government
47%
Engineering and Technology
46%
Chemistry
39%
Communications and Media
32%
Economics and Accounting
27%
Physics
26%
Administrative
25%
Personnel and Human Resources
24%
Psychology
21%
Sales and Marketing
21%
Foreign Language
19%
Medicine and Dentistry
18%
Computers and Electronics
18%
Geography
17%
Biology
15%
Therapy and Counseling
13%
Sociology and Anthropology
11%
History and Archeology
10%
Philosophy and Theology
6%
Fine Arts
5%
Food Production
3%

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Abilities

Near Vision
60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
56%
Manual Dexterity
56%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Extent Flexibility
53%
Static Strength
53%
Multilimb Coordination
53%
Category Flexibility
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Visualization
50%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Reaction Time
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Depth Perception
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Control Precision
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Far Vision
47%
Auditory Attention
47%
Dynamic Strength
47%
Hearing Sensitivity
44%
Stamina
44%
Gross Body Equilibrium
41%
Rate Control
41%
Gross Body Coordination
41%
Originality
38%
Visual Color Discrimination
38%
Flexibility of Closure
35%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Time Sharing
35%
Number Facility
35%
Perceptual Speed
35%
Fluency of Ideas
31%
Written Comprehension
31%
Written Expression
31%
Response Orientation
31%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Spatial Orientation
28%
Memorization
28%
Night Vision
25%
Sound Localization
25%
Explosive Strength
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
86%
Handling and Moving Objects
84%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
80%
Getting Information
78%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
75%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
73%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
70%
Controlling Machines and Processes
67%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
65%
Thinking Creatively
64%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
63%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
62%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
61%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
59%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
55%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
53%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
53%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
51%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
50%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
50%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
48%
Processing Information
47%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
45%
Analyzing Data or Information
44%
Scheduling Work and Activities
43%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
43%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
39%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
39%
Assisting and Caring for Others
39%
Coaching and Developing Others
38%
Training and Teaching Others
38%
Documenting/Recording Information
29%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
26%
Performing Administrative Activities
25%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
24%
Working with Computers
22%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
21%
Staffing Organizational Units
21%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
19%
Selling or Influencing Others
9%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

94%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

92%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

91%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

91%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

87%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

84%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

84%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

81%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

80%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

79%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

78%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

77%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

77%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

75%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

75%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

74%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

69%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

69%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

67%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

67%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

67%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

66%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

65%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

65%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

64%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

63%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

63%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

61%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

61%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

57%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

57%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

56%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

55%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

54%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

53%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

53%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

51%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

51%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

49%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

48%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

46%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

45%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

43%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

39%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

38%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

38%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

34%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

29%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

26%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

25%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

23%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

19%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

19%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

15%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

14%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

12%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

6%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

0%

Less than high school diploma

0%

Some college, no degree

0%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

99

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

42

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

18

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

11

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

6

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

4

Work Styles

Dependability
68%
Attention to Detail
57%
Cooperation
48%
Cautiousness
46%
Perseverance
30%
Humility
26%
Integrity
26%
Self-Control
22%
Stress Tolerance
22%
Achievement Orientation
20%
Optimism
13%
Adaptability
12%
Self-Confidence
8%
Sincerity
8%
Initiative
2%

Work Values

Relationships
56%
Support
39%
Independence
33%
Working Conditions
22%
Achievement
17%
Recognition
17%

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