Will “Bracer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
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Job Description
Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2031.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Rough Carpenters”.
Also Known As…
- Rough Carpenters
- Union Carpenter
- Rough Carpenter
- Journeyman Carpenter
- Form Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Bridge Repair Crew Person
- Bridge Carpenter
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Wharf Builder
- Ventilation Worker
- Trestle Mechanic
- Trestle Builder
- Timberman
- Timber Framer
- Stopping Builder
- Stage Builder
- Sign Erector and Repairer
- Set Builder
- Scenery Builder
- Scaffold Builder
- Rustic Fence Builder
- Platform Builder
- Piledriver Carpenter
- Partition Setter
- Lead Carpenter
- Jalousies Installer
- Iron Worker
- House Carpenter
- Hewer
- Hammerman
- Hammerer
- Framing Mechanic
- Framer
- Form Setter
- Form Raiser
- Form Maker
- Form Layer
- Form Builder
- Engine Setter
- Dock Builder
- Closet Builder
- Carpenter Foreman
- Bridge Mechanic
- Brattice Builder
- Braddisher
Tasks for “Bracer”
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
- Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
- Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
- Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
- Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
- Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
- Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
- Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
- Build chutes for pouring concrete.
- Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
- Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
- Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Related Technology & Tools
- Power routers
- Right triangles
- Cross-curve tape measures
- Calipers
- Rotary hammers
- Plumb lines
- Bandsaws
- Moisture meters
- Framing squares
- Reciprocating saws
- Torpedo levels
- Portable routers
- Caulking guns
- Beam saws
- Radial arm saws
- Circular saws
- Water levels
- Ladders
- Straight screwdrivers
- Carpenters' levels
- Fall arrest systems
- Table saws
- Pneumatic nail guns
- Mini pry bars
- Lock levels
- Self-stopping levels
- Layout bars
- Power sanders
- Hand planers
- Marking gauges
- Power generators
- Work boots
- Beam-lifting jacks
- Worm-drive saws
- Multi-tip screwdrivers
- Level jigs
- Hammers
- Cat's paws
- Story pole tape measures
- Notebook computers
- Utility knives
- Respirators
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Power drills
- Hammer staplers
- Pry bars
- Fold-up ladders
- Needlenose pliers
- Protractors
- Non-conducting ladders
- Spirit levels
- Impact wrenches
- Ladder levelers
- Rulers
- Extension ladders
- Laser measuring tools
- Power staple guns
- Infrared laser levels
- Snips
- Screw jacks
- Pettibones
- Squares
- Drill presses
- Plumb bobs
- Sledgehammers
- Hand saws
- Combination squares
- Measuring tapes
- Magnetized levels
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Saw guides
- Chainsaw jigs
- Dado blades
- Nail guns
- Carpentry transits
- Electric impact wrenches
- Miter saws
- Theodolites
- Hard hats
- Bullseye levels
- Ladder jacks
- Power saws
- Air compressors
- Wall-lifting jacks
- Truck cranes
- Digital levels
- Pump jacks
- A-frame levels
- Templates
- Push sticks
- Belt sanders
- Personal computers
- Sliding t-bevels
- Visible beam laser levels
- Framing hammers
- Laser levels
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Microsoft Excel
- Drawing and drafting software
- Microsoft Windows
- Bosch Punch List
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word