Will “Bridge Mechanic” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
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
- Brattice Builder
- Braddisher
- Bracer
Tasks for “Bridge Mechanic”
- Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
- 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.
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
- Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
- Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
- Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
- Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
- Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
- Build chutes for pouring concrete.
- Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
- Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
- Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Related Technology & Tools
- Hard hats
- Ladders
- Pry bars
- Caulking guns
- Lock levels
- Layout bars
- Hammer staplers
- Plumb bobs
- Table saws
- Screw jacks
- Utility knives
- Protractors
- Push sticks
- Digital levels
- Reciprocating saws
- Laser measuring tools
- Spirit levels
- Hand planers
- Mini pry bars
- Beam saws
- Calipers
- Combination squares
- Extension ladders
- Portable routers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Carpenters' levels
- Templates
- Hammers
- Air compressors
- Miter saws
- Respirators
- Power saws
- Level jigs
- Snips
- Chainsaw jigs
- Circular saws
- Framing hammers
- Framing squares
- Belt sanders
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Sliding t-bevels
- Plumb lines
- Self-stopping levels
- Non-conducting ladders
- Dado blades
- Fall arrest systems
- Saw guides
- Truck cranes
- Carpentry transits
- Fold-up ladders
- Worm-drive saws
- Theodolites
- Work boots
- A-frame levels
- Right triangles
- Ladder jacks
- Hand saws
- Wall-lifting jacks
- Power staple guns
- Personal computers
- Pneumatic nail guns
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Squares
- Water levels
- Ladder levelers
- Notebook computers
- Impact wrenches
- Multi-tip screwdrivers
- Measuring tapes
- Moisture meters
- Laser levels
- Visible beam laser levels
- Sledgehammers
- Drill presses
- Power sanders
- Rotary hammers
- Torpedo levels
- Needlenose pliers
- Cross-curve tape measures
- Electric impact wrenches
- Radial arm saws
- Bullseye levels
- Story pole tape measures
- Marking gauges
- Rulers
- Power drills
- Pettibones
- Power routers
- Nail guns
- Infrared laser levels
- Bandsaws
- Pump jacks
- Magnetized levels
- Straight screwdrivers
- Power generators
- Beam-lifting jacks
- Cat's paws
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Drawing and drafting software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows
- Bosch Punch List