Carpenter Locals 423, 436, 439 and Millwrights Local 443 are all under the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Both apprenticeship training centers are in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
What is a Carpenter?
Carpenters are skilled tradespersons that construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. They erect framework in buildings, including sub-flooring, partitions and rafters; they install molding wood paneling, cabinets, windows, doorframes, and doors and hardware. They also can build frames for concrete, build stairs and lay floors. They study blueprints , sketches and building plans, and layout and cut materials. Carpenters make up the largest single group of skilled trades workers in the U.S.
What is a Millwright?
Millwrights are members of a subspecialty that works mostly in metal and precision machinery. Millwrights install conveyor systems, giant turbines and electrical generators. They also install and maintain factory machinery.