Carpenter, VillageAliases: Woodworking Labour, Mistry, Suthar Industry/Sector(s): Construction
JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks a Carpenter, Village is expected to perform include:
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Making and repairing country ploughs, carts, doors, windows, frames, other agricultural and domestic articles by simple carpentry processes using hand tools
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Calculating quantity of timber required
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Reading drawings and completing various tasks
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Studying sample and selecting timber and other material to suit requirements
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Cutting oversized pieces as required by sawing, adzing, chiselling and planning
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Marking timber to size using tri-square, scriber, etc.
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Making wooden pieces to required sizes using chisels, drills planes, saws, etc.
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Ensuring correctness of parts on frequent basis
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Assembling parts and securing them in positions using screws, nails or dowel
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Fitting metal tyres to sheels, blades to ploughs, hinges and hasps, staples to doors, etc.
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Fitting wooden wedges to tighten joints
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Checking assembled structure and ensuring their proper functioning
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Rectifying defects if any and finishing it as per specifications
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Sharpening tools on regular basis
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Local travelling is a part of this job role
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Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
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Work from home option is not available
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Working hours
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Minimum 8 hours of work everyday
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Self-employment is an option in this case working hour and working days will be flexible
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Shift system maybe available
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Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH) |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 3
Minimum – 5th standard pass or ITI (Carpentry) |
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
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Proficient in using hand and power tools like saw, chisels, drills, etc.
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Knowledge of different quality and types of timber available
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Proficient in calculating quantity of timber required for a particular article
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Well-versed with different measuring tools like square, scribers, measuring tape, etc.
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Knowledge of different methods of joints such as half lap, dove-tail, etc.
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Proficient in area volume calculations
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Knowledge of altering, repairing or replacing old structures
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Proficient in using sand paper to smoothen and polish surface
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Knowledge of fixing metal fittings to structure
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Well-versed with safety procedures to be followed on site
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DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1
- Proficient in joining wooden wedges to tighten joints
- Knowledge of simple blacksmith tasks
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 4
- IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Limited across India
- L&T Construction Skill Training Institute across India
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS
SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES
CAREER PROGRESSION PATH
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Assistant Carpenter → Carpenter, Village → Multi-skilling (Carpentry combined with Bar Bending and Masonry, Blacksmith tasks)
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Transfer option
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 5
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For freshers - ₹ 100 to ₹ 120 per day
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For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - ₹ 150 to ₹ 200 per day
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
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REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1
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Minimum 1-3 years of experience in this field |
PROBABLE EMPLOYERS
- Furniture manufacturing companies across India
- Construction sites across India
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OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
| Standard | Code | Description |
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| NCO 2015 | 7115.0400 | Carpenter, Village | | ISCO 2008 | 7115 | Carpenters and Joiners | | NIC 2008 | 30991; 30999; 43301 | Manufacture of vehicles drawn by animals; Manufacture of other transport equipments n.e.c. such as pushcarts, handcarts
etc; Installation of doors, windows, door and window frames, fitted kitchens, of wood or other materials | | QP Reference | NA | NA | | NSQF | NA | NA |
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