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