“A lot of people think carpentry is all about physical labor, and while that is a part of the job, it also requires a lot of problem-solving and troubleshooting when you encounter unique challenges. I enjoy the fact that every day is a little different. I might be working with a customer one day determining their needs, and the next day I might work all day alone on a custom piece of furniture.”

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Job Description

SOC Code: 47-2031

Carpenters construct, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.*

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Pouring concrete
• Finish carpentry
• Frames windows
• Drywall installation

General Work Activities:

• Information Input
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
  • Verify alignment of structures or equipment
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs
• Interacting With Others
  • Coordinate construction project activities
• Work Output
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures
  • Cut wood components for installation
  • Install carpet or flooring
  • Build construction forms or molds
  • Install building fixtures
  • Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings
  • Install doors or windows

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Greenville
• Upstate
• Pee Dee
• Midlands
• Lowcountry

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Crowder Construction Company
• Mr. Handyman
• SJ Hamill Construction, LLC
• Champion Opco, LLC
• Great Day Improvements, LLC
• MasterBrand Cabinets, LLC

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area

Related Occupations

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
• Construction Laborers
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2024

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