What does a Carpenter do?
Just about every building in your community was at least in part, built by skilled carpenters. Carpenters work with hand and power tools and utilize a variety of materials. They build forms for concrete construction for foundations, bridges, tunnels, Etc. They build wood framed structures including houses, roofs, decks and sheathing. Carpenters install doors, windows, storefronts, and fixtures. They build cabinets, countertops and finished handrails. They also do metal framing, insulation, drywall and acoustical ceilings. Carpenters do interior and exterior finish work and utilize skills such as blueprint reading, transit level and laser operations, welding, rigging and scaffold erecting. Carpenters are involved in new construction as well as remodeling projects. Other specialties within the Carpenters Union include Floor Covering, Mill Cabinet Shops, Millwright work and Pile Driving.
Working conditions
Carpentry work is very physical and involves a good deal of standing, climbing, kneeling lifting and bending. Work is done both indoors and outdoors, depending on the stage and nature of the construction and the type of work being performed. Work conditions vary with each job. Job site locations and conditions may change numerous times during the year. One day you may be inside where it is warm and dry and the next day you may be outside where it is cold and wet. You could be working 100 feet below ground or 10 stories above the ground. You may need to travel outside your local area to get to the job site. You must be in good heath, meet certain strength requirements, be agile and have good hand-eye coordination. Some jobs are quite strenuous while other such as trim work are less demanding physically but require more accuracy and precision.
What are the Programs specifics?
Length of Program - 8000 hours (8 – 1000 hour periods)
Related Classroom Training - 160 hours per year
Starting pay - 45% of journeyman rate (higher with credit for experience)
Fringe Benefits- Health Insurance, Annuity, Pension, Vacation Pay and Free Training
What do I need to apply?
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be physically and able to perform the work of the trade.
Must submit to drug testing prior to being accepted into the program.
Application Process:
STEP-1 Attend informational Session.
STEP-2 Complete online application and submit documents within 60 days. STEP-3 receive a favorable interview.
STEP-4 Pass a supervised drug test.
Where do I apply?
Website www.NASCTF.0rg Yalesville, CT Phone 860-352-1130 Email info@nasctf.org Apprentice Coordinator Angelo Defelipo Administrative assistant Sandy Mizenko Carpenter Local Union office. CT Carpenters Union Local 326 Chris Bashante President 500 Main St. Yalesville, CT 06492 860-352-1130
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