Job Description
Carpenters build or remodel almost all structures, 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. 
  
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. 
 

Apprenticeship Committees

MA# 1057  Union	Oregon SW Washington Carpenters JATC Phone: 503-287-3708 or  877-287-9282  Email: training@pnci.org Website:  www.pnci.org View October 1, 2019 Opening Notice (open until further notice)	Statewide
MA# 1074  Non-Union	Oregon/Columbia Carpenters JATC Phone: 503-256-7300 or 1-800-309-1442 Email: info@nwoc.com Website:  www.nwcoc.com                  Like them on facebook!   View January 1 - August 31, 2020 Opening Notice	Area 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 & Parts of WA
MA# 3038 Non-Union	Lane/Douglas Counties Carpenters JATC Phone: 503-256-7300 or 800-309-1442 Email: info@nwoc.com Website:  www.nwcoc.com                  Like them on facebook!   View February 1 - August 31, 2020 Opening Notice	Area 3 & 4

 

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