Carpenter

TOTAL MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction staffing agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced carpenter to install various structures including walls, floors, and roofs. Applicants must have hands-on experience with carpentry materials and a strong understanding of carpentry techniques and safety guidelines. This role requires good physical condition and sturdy mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as carpenter.
• Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials.
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.
• Fit and install window frames and doors.
• Erect scaffolding for assembling structures above ground.

Skills

Experience as carpenter

Hands-on experience with carpentry materials

Understanding of carpentry techniques

Proficient in using measurement tools

Ability to read technical documents

Willingness to follow safety guidelines

Basic math skills

Good physical condition

Tools

Powered saws

Hammers

Rulers

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Installs foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
• Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, and laser levels.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
• Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
• Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
• Cleans up worksite debris

Requirements

• Proven experience as carpenter
• Hands‑on experience in working with carpentry materials
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings
• Willingness to always follow safety guidelines
• Good understanding of basic math
• Good physical condition and endurance