Hard Skills

• Rough carpentry
• Finish carpentry
• Framing (walls, floors, roofs)
• Cabinet installation
• Trim and molding installation
• Door and window installation
• Deck and porch construction
• Concrete formwork
• Blueprint reading
• Layout and measurement
• Custom woodworking
• Stair construction
• Demolition and site preparation
• Remodeling and renovations
• Drywall installation and repair

Technical Proficiencies

• Power tools (saws, drills, nail guns)
• Hand tools (chisels, planes, levels, squares)
• CNC woodworking machinery
• Table saw and miter saw operation
• Joinery techniques
• Carpenter’s level and laser level use
• Construction math
• Building codes and regulations
• OSHA safety standards
• Jobsite safety procedures
• Material selection and estimation
• Project layout and planning

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Customer service
• Communication with clients and contractors
• Reliability and punctuality
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Adaptability on job sites
• Quality craftsmanship

Industry Certifications & Credentials

• Apprentice carpenter
• Journeyman carpenter
• Master carpenter (where applicable)
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Construction safety training
• First aid and CPR certification
• Union carpenter membership (if applicable)

Action Verbs

• Constructed
• Installed
• Fabricated
• Measured
• Assembled
• Framed
• Renovated
• Repaired
• Finished
• Inspected
• Estimated
• Coordinated
• Interpreted (blueprints and plans)
• Maintained
• Supervised (crews or apprentices)