Framing Carpenter

Working conditions for framers vary from one job to another. On some jobs, framers work mainly indoors and work a standard 40-hour week (8 hours a day, 5 days a week). On other jobs, they work mainly outdoors and may have varied hours depending on the demands of the project. As with many careers in construction, there are peak periods that will require you to work overtime. The number of additional hours you work each week depends on the construction sector and region you work in, and will vary from one job to the next.

As a Framer, you will generally work on residential and commercial sites with other framers and carpenters. The job is physically demanding you may have to work with power tools, lift heavy materials and kneel or crouch for long periods of time. You may also have to make quick mental calculations.

As with all careers in the construction industry, safety is the top priority. Framers are trained to work safely and wear special equipment to protect against injury.