Irreplaceable in construction, Carpenters build critical foundation for concrete, exteriors, roofs, infrastructure, and scaffolding. In addition to all this, carpenters are also skilled at crafting detailed trim and finish work....turn blueprints into reality.
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Tools of the Trade
Claw Hammer
Tape Measure
Level
Framing square
Speed Square
Pry Bar
Claw Hammer
Tape Measure
Level
Framing square
Speed Square
What Carpenters Love About Their Trade
Working with a crew.
Job site variety.
Seeing a building go up.
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Variety of Tools
Not Hard on Body
Small Teams
Outlook
Advancement PotentialHigh
Are able to work up within their small teams.
Optionality PotentialMedium
There are specializations within the trade.
Demand ForecastHigh
All commercial construction is dependent on this trade.
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