ROUGH CARPENTER

PHYSICAL NEEDS

• There are many things that carpenters are going to do on the job that requires physical strength and endless stamina to continue working until the end of the day. You will need to get in many awkward positions in order to get an objective done every now and then.

SALARY

• Rough Carpenters are actually below the average pay scale, depending on where you live. In Nebraska, the average pay is about 15-16 dollars an hour. Depending on your past experience and knowledge can determine your starting wage and how much you earn.

EDUCATION

• There aren't many requirements for a degree, most people asked about their highest level of education had responded with only a High School Diploma, some had studied for two more years in college.

TYPICAL DAYS

• Your days will not be the same at all. Every day there will be a new task for you to do, each day will require endless effort to complete every given task. Whether it's marking walls, building walls, shingling, or placing siding.

TOOLS

• There are the many basic tools that every carpenter needs, Tape Measures, chalk line, hammer, screwdriver, and speed square. However there are some OSHA Safety required tools as well, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel toed boots.

JOB OUTLOOK

• It is expected that many jobs will open rapidly, the estimated number of job opening in the coming years is just about 329,200 jobs. Rough carpenter jobs are growing at an even more rapid speed than any other job.

PROS OF BEING A ROUGH CARPENTER

• You will be able to get a good amount of exercise while being on the job.
• If you are an independent person, you can prove your skills and knowledge by showing everyone that you can handle most situations by yourself.
• It is very easy to get into this career, all you need is some knowledge and skill to be able to perform, but you must also enjoy the work that you are doing.

CONA OF BEING A ROUGH CARPENTER

• Depending where you are working, some of the weather can be extremely harsh and can affect your performance on the job.
• Salary is below average, and on some occasions you will have to teach others new things that they have yet to learn, making it bad for those who don't have much patience for new people.
• Most duties will strain you, and can even risk your own life. Making this a dangerous job in many situations.