Wood products carpenters find employment with companies that manufacture windows, doors, stairways, and/or furnishings made from wood. Their work venue is usually a single location, but some installation assignments can be located at building sites.
Because of the wide range of specialization within this trade, you must choose from the following in-depth study areas: the manufacture of windows, doors, stairways, or furnishings. Key tasks include:
A wood products carpenter should be able to create, read, and understand working drawings and specifications, and be able to choose the correct materials, tools, and equipment. This vocation was once a manual trade, but now the mechanical aspect is far more prominent than the manual labour aspect. Computer-controlled machines are widely used, and computer know-how is important. You should be able to work independently, be thorough and meticulous, creative, and have a sense for aesthetics.
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