Here’s a quick-reference snapshot of each trade you listed, tailored for a construction-services company:
*1. Welders*
- *Core work:* Join metal parts using MIG/TIG/Stick welding, fabricate structural frames, repair equipment.
- *Typical tools:* Welding machines, grinders, helmets, blue-prints.
- *Key skills:* Reading technical drawings, precision, safety-first mindset, certification (e.g., AWS).
- *Why hire:* Handles custom metal work for balustrades, carports, fences and on-site repairs, reducing subcontractor costs.
*2. Building Contractors*
- *Core work:* Oversee full-scale construction projects—from ground-breaking to hand-over, managing budgets, permits and schedules.
- *Typical responsibilities:* Hiring subcontractors, ordering materials, ensuring code compliance, client communication.
- *Key skills:* Project management, budgeting, knowledge of local building regulations, strong negotiation.
- *Why hire:* Provides the backbone for any multi-trade project, ensuring everything runs on time and on budget.
*3. Tilers*
- *Core work:* Install ceramic, porcelain, or natural-stone tiles on floors, walls, and sometimes ceilings.
- *Typical tasks:* Preparing substrates, cutting tiles, applying adhesives, grouting, sealing.
- *Key skills:* Attention to detail, layout planning, physical stamina, knowledge of waterproofing.
- *Why hire:* High-quality tiling adds value to residential and commercial interiors, and a skilled tiler can prevent costly moisture issues.
*4. Balustrade Installers*
- *Core work:* Design and fit metal, glass, or wood balustrades for stairs, balconies, and decks.
- *Typical tasks:* Measuring, cutting, welding or bolting components, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- *Key skills:* Precision measurement, welding (if metal), understanding of load-bearing requirements.
- *Why hire:* Balustrades are both functional safety elements and aesthetic features; proper installation is critical for compliance and client satisfaction.
*5. Steel Carport Builders*
- *Core work:* Fabricate and erect steel frame carports, including roof panels, guttering, and anchoring systems.
- *Typical tasks:* Site measurement, foundation preparation, cutting/ welding steel sections, installing roofing.
- *Key skills:* Structural steel knowledge, on-site assembly, load calculations, weather-proofing.
- *Why hire:* Steel carports are durable, quick to install, and a popular add-on for residential and commercial clients.
*6. Builders (General)*
- *Core work:* Perform broad-scope construction tasks—framing, roofing, concrete work, and basic finishing.
- *Typical responsibilities:* Reading plans, preparing sites, coordinating with trades, ensuring quality control.
- *Key skills:* Versatility, basic carpentry, concrete work, problem-solving.
- *Why hire:* They provide the “hands-on” labor needed to keep projects moving, especially for smaller contracts where a full specialist team isn’t justified.
*7. Fence Installers*
- *Core work:* Install wooden, metal, or vinyl fencing; set posts, attach panels, and ensure alignment and stability.
- *Typical tasks:* Surveying property lines, digging post holes, concrete setting, attaching hardware.
- *Key skills:* Knowledge of local boundary regulations, physical strength, precise layout.
- *Why hire:* Fencing adds security and privacy; proper installation prevents sagging or legal disputes.
*Next steps for your company*
- Draft clear job descriptions using the points above.
- Decide which trades you’ll keep in-house vs. subcontract.
- Set certification requirements (e.g., welding tickets, contractor licences).
Let me know if you’d like a more detailed job-spec template for any of these roles or help scoping a hiring plan!
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