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Carpenter and Joiner
Occupation Code: 7115
Alternative titles: Furniture maker, Shipwright (wood)
Job description and duties
Carpenters and Joiners are responsible for designing, fitting and maintaining wooden structures, fittings and furniture for various private and commercial premises including shops, offices, hotels, homes, theatres and film productions. A Carpenter and Joiner is typically expected to:
• Plan job requirements in order to estimate cost and time required
• Choose appropriate materials for production in accordance with the client’s needs
• Design and assemble different types of furniture including chairs, cabinets and tables according to specifications
• Construct, erect and install heavy framed wooden structures on building sites
• Check for stability and accurate dimensions of manufactured products as well as correcting any imperfections using methods such as sanding
• Carry out post-production finishing such as insecticidal coatings, colouring, varnishing painting wood and lacquering
• Decorate, carve, paint and sculpt various elements
• Perform basic maintenance of joinery
• Maintain job records
Work environment
Carpenters and Joiners are typically employed by furniture companies, turnkey contractors, designers and other businesses that deal with the construction of homes and other buildings in the private sector. Opportunities within the public sector may also be available. Locally, Carpenters and Joiners are also in demand in the film industry; however such work is typically on a short-term basis. Additionally, Carpenters and Joiners may choose to work on a self- employed basis.
Carpenters and Joiners typically work full-time. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although Carpenters and Joiners may learn the trade while on-the-job, formal training programmes include:
Number of employees (2017)
737
Share of foreigners (2017)
21%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+8%
Median Pay (per annum)
€12,500
Occupational Handbook 2018
441