Carpenter jobs in Finland
Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.
Carpenter – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 19.53 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 14.57 €/h |
| Top tenth | 25.59 €/h |
| Employees | 13,913 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.35 €/h | 435 |
| Men | 19.63 €/h | 13,478 |
Carpenter - Which skills are essential?
Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.
Install elements made of wood and wood-based composite materials, such as doors, stairs, plinths, and ceiling frames. Assemble and affix the elements, taking care to prevent gaps. Inspect the work and notify the responsible person in case of problems.
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Stretch a line covered in fine, non-staining chalk between two points and snap it against a surface to produce a straight line.
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.
Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.
The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
Order wooden elements to be used for a workpiece in a logical way. Clearly identify the elements and how they will be joined together, using symbols drawn onto the wood or another system.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.
Make sure sawing equipment is always in good and safe working condition. Inspect the equipment for defects. Replace defective or worn-out elements in accordance with guidelines. Store elements safely when not in use. Notify the responsible party in case of large or dangerous defects.
Use hinges, knobs and rails to fix wooden hardware on wooden elements. Make sure the hardware fits onto or into the element. Make sure moving hardware articulates smoothly and securely.
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects.
Use the proper tools and processes to create the joints where multiple pieces of wood fit together.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.
Carpenter - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Operate a crosscut saw to make manual cuts.
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
Use a squaring pole, a telescopic measurement pole that allows for checking the length of the diagonals of an inset area of a structure. If the diagonals are of equal length, the inset is straight.
Operate a band saw, an industrial saw that features a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels.
Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, or rely on friction to keep the material in place.
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
Draw up plans to show how the material will be cut into functional pieces to minimise loss of material.
Assemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structure is secured from lateral forces and supported sufficiently. Place wood or metal scaffolding decks into the transoms to stand on and make sure they are aligned. Safely set scaffolding stairs and ladders, which allow enough room for safe and easy manoeuvring.
Handle automated or non-automated industrial wood routers, which feature a routing head that moves over the wood, going up and down to regulate the depth of the incision.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
Handle an industrial table saw, which cuts with a rotating circular blade built into a table. Set the height of the saw to control the depth of the cut. Pay particular attention to safety, as factors such as natural stresses within the wood may produce unpredictable forces.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Build the structural elements of wood flat or pitched roofs. Lay rafters to provide strength and battens at regular intervals to account for lateral forces and attach any covering. Back the weight-bearing elements with panels, such as plywood, and insulation material.
The legislation and regulations surrounding the removal of asbestos contamination from buildings or structures, the safe removal of contaminated materials and the regulations to avoid and prevent contamination.
Understand the information displayed in loading charts showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers. Read loading charts for the transport of larger items, dangerous materials or shipments that need special care.
Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water supply. Establish supplies stores and garbage disposal in a sensible manner.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.