Carpet Installers
Also called: Carpet Installer, Flooring Installer, Installer, Carpet Mechanic
What they do:
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
- Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
- Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
Business
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Endurance
Physical Strength
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Project management software
Analytical or scientific software
Calendar and scheduling software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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