An Assistant Carpenter is hired to provide support to licensed Carpenters. Common work duties incorporated on the Assistant Carpenter Resume include the following – helping Carpenters in completing the projects on time and within the set budgets; handling tool maintenance, cleaning up the site before and after work completion; reading and interpreting blueprints; ensuring the work is carried out as per standard regulations; removing debris, selecting tools needed for work, drilling holes in lumber or timber; erecting and removing scaffoldings; installing handrails under the direction of the carpenter and undertaking all other tasks as needed.
The most sought-after skills for the post include a high level of physical strength and stamina, strong communication skills, accuracy, attention to details; numerical skills, and the ability to use all types of hand tools and mechanized tools appropriately. Eligible resumes denote a display of a high school diploma or GED. However, relevant training or apprenticeship will be useful.