Carpenter's Helper (Lynchburg Va)

Help carpenters by performing duties including, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area, machines and equipment. Cut timber and/paneling to specific dimensions and drill holes in lumber. Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods and other equipment, to aid in establishing reference points and lines. Position and hold lumber in place for fastening or cutting. Select tools, equipment and materials from storage and transport items to work site. Align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation. Cut and install insulation or sound absorbing material. Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring to install tile or linoleum. Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces. Fasten lumber with glue, screws, pegs or nails and install hardware. Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts. Construct forms, then assist in raising them to the required elevation. Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter. Perform tie spacing layout, then measure, mark, drill and/or cut. Secure stakes to grids for construction of footings, nail scabs to footing forms and vibrate and float concrete. Smooth and sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue or caulking.