Job Description
Carpenters build or remodel almost every kind of structure, including houses and commercial buildings, bridges, churches, factories and highways. They work with power and hand tools to build wood framing for houses, roofs, stairs, decks and sheaths, and forms for concrete. Carpenters install doors, windows and handrails, build cabinets and counter tops. Carpenters perform interior and exterior finish work. They read blueprints, measure accurately and calculate dimensions.
Working Conditions
Carpenter work is very physical and involves standing, climbing, kneeling, lifting and squatting. Carpenters must be in good health, agile and have good hand-eye coordination. Work conditions vary with each job.
Wages
Beginning apprentices start at 50 percent of the journey-level wage. Upon successful completion of required related class work and on-the-job hours, wages increase, usually every six months, until the journey-level rate is achieved. See Appendix A for specific wages.
Length of Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship lasts four years. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related classroom training and a total of 8,000 hours on-the-job training.
Minimum Qualifications
Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 18 years of age, or 17 with proof of high school graduation or general education development (GED) equivalent.
Local apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications.
Apprenticeship Committees
Click on the ID number to see the journey wages rate.
| ID# 1039 |
City of Portland TAC
503-823-1522 |
Area 1 |
| ID# 1057 |
Oregon SW Washington JATC
503-287-3708 or Toll Free 877-287-9282 |
Statewide |
| ID# 1074 |
Oregon/Columbia Carpenters
503-685-8307 or 800-309-1442 |
Areas 1, 2 |
| ID# 3038 |
Lane County Carpenters
503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610 |
Area 3 |
| ID# 7012 |
Warm Springs TATC
541-553-3324 |
Area 7 |
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