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- "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

	Perform a variety of tasks requiring a limited knowledge of carpentry, such as applying siding and weatherboard to building exteriors or assembling and erecting prefabricated buildings.

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Job Tasks for: "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

Repairs or replaces defective locks, hinges, cranks, and pieces of wood, using glue, hand tools, and power tools.

Applies stain, paint or crayons to defects and filter to touch up the repaired area.

Directs crane operator in positioning floor, wall, ceiling, and roof panel on house foundation.

Moves panel or roof section to other work stations or to storage or shipping area, using electric hoist.

Studies blueprints, specification sheets, and drawings to determine style and type of window or wall panel required.

Fills cracks, seams, depressions, and nail holes with filler.

Examines wood surfaces for defects, such as nicks, cracks, or blisters.

Measures cut materials to determine conformance to specifications, using tape measure.

Realigns windows and screens to fit casements and oils moving parts.

Measures and marks location of studs, leaders, and receptacle openings, using tape measure, template, and marker.

Cuts sidings and moldings, sections of weatherboard, openings in sheetrock, and lumber, using hand tools and power tools.

Lays out and aligns materials on worktable or in assembly jig according to specified instructions.

Removes surface defects, using knife, scraper, wet sponge, electric iron, and sanding tools.

Trims overlapping edges of wood, weatherboard, using portable router or power saw, and hand tools.

Installs prefabricated windows and doors, insulation, wall, ceiling and floor panels or siding, using adhesives, hoists, hand tools, and power tools.

Aligns and fastens materials together, using hand tools and power tools, to form building or bracing.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Skill Requirements for: "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

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Ability Requirements for: "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Static Strength -- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Explosive Strength -- The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Spatial Orientation -- The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Gross Body Equilibrium -- The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Depth Perception -- The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

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Job Activities for: "Carpenter Assembler and Repairer"

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

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