O*NET-SOC 47-2031.00

Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2022
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.3808/2022
Coordination2.B.1.b3.2508/2022
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2022
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1208/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2022
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.8808/2022
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.6208/2022
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2022
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2022
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.Core7408/2022
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.Core7408/2022
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.Core7408/2022
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.Core7508/2022
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.Core7508/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.7411/2023
Conventional3.4611/2023
Artistic2.1911/2023
Investigative1.911/2023
Social1.911/2023
Enterprising1.7911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.