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Craft

Phoenix, AZ

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Okland is seeking dependable, safety-driven craft professionals to support field operations across a variety of commercial construction projects. This includes roles such as ...

FLC

Craft

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Okland is seeking dependable, safety-driven craft professionals to support field operations across a variety of commercial construction projects. This includes roles such as ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for craftsman in Arizona is $24.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.06 and $26.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a craftsman?

Craftsmen are skilled workers who create, build, or repair objects by hand, often using traditional techniques and specialized tools. They may work with materials such as wood, metal, glass, ceramics, or textiles, and their work can range from furniture making and jewelry crafting to blacksmithing and pottery. Craftsmen combine technical expertise with creativity to produce high-quality, unique items. Their skills are often developed through apprenticeships or years of practical experience, making them valuable contributors to both art and industry.

What does a craftsman do?

There are many types of craftsmen, some who become skilled at various tasks, while others specialize in one trade. Some examples are carpenters, metal workers, and glass blowers. There are craftsmen who make die cuts, stain wood, or operate machinery for a metal forming product, while others design custom furniture. But all craftsmen utilize tools, such as hand tools, power tools, and machinery, to produce many different things you use every day--from furniture to vehicle parts. Many positions require high levels of precision, creativity, and the ability to follow blueprints closely, especially when using automated machinery. As a craftsman, you may work with many types of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and glass. Depending on your specialty, you may need to become proficient in different kinds of equipment, such as drill presses, lathes, milling machines, and heat processors. Safety is a top priority, and you are required to wear protective gear like safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a craftsman?

To thrive as a Craftsman, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a solid background in your chosen trade, often demonstrated by vocational training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help distinguish top craftsmen. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality work, ensuring safety, and meeting client expectations.

What are some common challenges craftsmen encounter when working on custom projects?

Craftsmen often face challenges such as interpreting unique client specifications, sourcing high-quality materials, and adhering to project timelines while maintaining precision and quality. Balancing creativity with practical constraints can be demanding, especially when custom requests require innovative problem-solving. Additionally, coordinating with other trades or team members and managing client expectations throughout the project are essential aspects that require strong communication and adaptability.

What is the difference between Craftsman vs Carpenter?

AspectCraftsmanCarpenter
CredentialsMay include vocational training or apprenticeshipsTypically requires carpentry certifications or licenses
Work EnvironmentWorkshops, renovation sites, custom projectsConstruction sites, building frameworks, structural work
Industry UsageUsed broadly in arts, crafts, and custom woodworkingPrimarily in construction and building industries

While both Craftsmen and Carpenters work with wood and craftsmanship skills, Craftsmen often focus on artistic, custom, or decorative projects, whereas Carpenters specialize in structural and construction tasks. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right professional for your project needs.

What is an example of a craftsman job?

A craftsman job involves skilled manual work such as carpentry, woodworking, metalworking, or furniture making. Craftsmen typically use specialized tools and techniques to create or repair items, often working in workshops or on-site, and may require certifications or apprenticeships to demonstrate expertise.
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High Voltage Electrician (Craftsman-in-Training)

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Coolidge, AZ • On-site

$56.07/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of Energy rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

149th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This is NOT a full level journeyman position. The objective of WAPA's Craftsman-in-Training (CIT) program is to recruit journeyman-level craftsmen with knowledge and experience that is relevant, but less than required at the journeyman level for this occupation at WAPA.
This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. See Additional Information section.Qualifications:

You must meet one of the following requirements (screen out factors) for the CIT program:

  • Have completed a 4-year apprentice program in a related craft.
  • Are, or have been, employed by Western Area Power Administration as a journeyman in a craft occupation.
  • Hold, or have held, a journeyman level (i.e., level achieved by at least 4 years of training) in a related craft.


In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort:
Active climbing, lifting, working in strained positions. Work from ladders, scaffolds, and man-lift devices. May work from substation's support structures which requires the use of appropriate fall protection equipment. Install and repair equipment in confined and enclosed spaces. Regularly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Working Conditions:
Be able to wear protective apparel (such as respirators, steel-toed footwear) when required for worker safety. Work is both inside and out-of-doors with exposure to hazardous materials and the possibility of electric shock, falls, bruises, cuts, burns, strains, and inclement weather. May be required to fly to work sites by either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter. Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from the duty station.

Education:

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Employment Type: OTHER

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